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Volleyball players may spike harder with myofascial release, study suggests

NCT ID NCT06017180

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether myofascial release techniques—a form of self-massage using rolling tools—can improve shoulder and elbow mobility, strength, and performance in volleyball players. Over eight weeks, participants perform the techniques three times per week with a physiotherapist while continuing their regular training. The study measures changes in joint position sense, muscle strength, range of motion, and spike speed.

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Active substance
myofascial release techniques (self-massage with rolling tools)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could help volleyball players improve joint mobility, strength, and performance while reducing injury risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. Benefits may be modest or not statistically significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Being playing volleyball * Training at least two hours a week Being between the ages of 13-40 * Full active movement of the shoulder and elbow in all directions * To have at least 3 years of overhead sports activity (volleyball) (Kurt, 2022) * Active participation in training and competitions * Absence of shoulder pain * To be able to complete all the evaluations and applications to be made in the study Exclusion criteria: * Not wanting to participate in the study and not being able to fulfill its requirements * History of upper extremity injury in the last 1 year * Any history of surgery or fracture in the upper extremity * The occurrence of pain during evaluations and applications * Having a diagnosed disease related to the neck and shoulder * Having any diagnosed systemic (rheumatological) musculoskeletal disease * Have a lower extremity injury (acute and/or active) in the last six months * Having acne and similar skin problems, open wounds that may prevent the application of rounded myofascial relaxation * Previous application of similar rounded myofascial relaxation * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy * Having been diagnosed with osteoporosis * Having a diagnosis of vertigo * Having a cardiovascular disease * Being pregnant

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Conditions

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tinea pedis

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Athletes Volleyball

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manisa Büyük Şehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü

    Manisa, 450330, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Manisa Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğü Voleybol Takımı

    Manisa, 45040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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