Investigation of the Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Shoulder-Elbow Mobility, Sensorimotor Function and Performance in Volleyball Players

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the effects of myofascial release techniques on shoulder and elbow joint mobility, sensorimotor function, and performance in volleyball players. This study focuses on athletes who engage in overhead sports, where shoulder and elbow joints experience high loads. The goal is to understand how improving proprioception, strength, flexibility, and dynamic joint stability can enhance performance and reduce injury risks in volleyball players. The study involves two groups of healthy volleyball players: one group receives myofascial release therapy applied to specific shoulder and arm muscles using foam rollers and sticks three times a week for eight weeks, while the other group receives a sham treatment with minimal pressure. Both groups continue their regular sports training during the study. The myofascial release sessions consist of controlled rolling movements to target muscles such as the biceps brachii, latissimus dorsi, and pectoral muscles. Participants will be evaluated before the treatment, after 4 and 8 weeks of therapy, and again six months later. Assessments include measurements of proprioception, muscle strength, shoulder mobility, speed performance, and overall well-being. The study will monitor these outcomes to determine the effects of myofascial release on joint function and athletic performance over time, aiming to provide new approaches for injury prevention and performance improvement in overhead sports athletes.

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Mobility, Sensorimotor Function and Performance in Volleyball Players