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Effects of Myofascial Release on Postural Balance and Cervical Muscle Function in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Sponsor: Karabuk University
Summary
This completed, two-arm randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of therapist-administered myofascial release added to a progressive home-based balance exercise program in individuals diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Forty participants were randomized into a home exercise group and a myofascial therapy group. Both groups followed the same six-week exercise program; the intervention group additionally received myofascial release twice weekly. Thirty-two participants completed the six-week assessment. Static balance, posture, cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and muscle activation were assessed before and after the intervention. The trial is being registered retrospectively after completion of data collection.
Official title: The Effects of Fascial Release on Posture, Balance, and Muscle Function in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2021-09-01
Completion Date
2023-05-01
Last Updated
2026-10-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Home-Based Balance Exercise Program
Six-week graded postural balance and vestibular exercise program prescribed three days per week. Exercises were initially practiced under supervision and then performed at home; weekly programs were delivered electronically.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Manual myofascial release by a trained physiotherapist involving the single arm pull, lateral neck-shoulder, thoracic transverse-plane and anterior cervical techniques; delivered twice weekly for six weeks (12 sessions).
Locations (1)
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gölköy Campus
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)