Status:

COMPLETED

20 Competitive Athletes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Where Randomly Assigned in a Myofascial Diaphragm Release Technique or a Sham Technique in Order to Investigate the Immediate Effects of Thoracic Mobility and Chest Expansion

Lead Sponsor:

Evdokia Billis

Conditions:

Competitive Atheletes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Thoracic injuries, in high level competitive Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) athletes occupied a significant percentage of all musculoskeletal injuries in this population. Important factors for reducing inj...

Detailed Description

In order to be assesed the immediate effects of a myofascial release technique on diaphragm, competitive BJJ athletes were subjected to a diaphragmatic release technique and to a sham breathing techni...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • adult athletes up to 50 years old, with at least three years of experience in athletic BJJ competitions and participate in training sessions at least three times a week without interruption during the last year.

Exclusion

  • Athletes having sustained spinal or rib fractures in the last year or being suffering from chronic diseases

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 5 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 2 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07150039

Start Date

September 5 2023

End Date

July 2 2024

Last Update

September 2 2025

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Laboratory of Clinical Physiotherapy and Research (CPR lab)

Pátrai, Greece, 26504