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Participants will undergo an 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-administered MFR sessions (45 minutes, twice weekly) and self-myofascial release exercises (20 minutes, three times weekly). The interventions will target myofascial restrictions in the neck, shoulder, and related fascial structures to reduce pain and improve mobility.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Myofascial Release Techniques Group | Experimental | Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain. |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | Participants will be young adult violinists aged 18-25 with similar professional violin experience and non-specific neck pain related to instrument playing. During the 8-week study period, they will not receive any manual therapy, exercise program, or specific neck treatment. They will be instructed to maintain their usual practice routines, ergonomics, and daily activities without modification and to avoid any additional physiotherapy interventions. Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline and at the end of the study. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Myofascial Release Technique | Other | Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual Analog Scale | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess pain intensity. It is typically a 10 cm line anchored with "no pain" at one end and "worst imaginable pain" at the other. Patients mark a point on the line that represents their current pain level. The score is determined by measuring the distance from the "no pain" anchor, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. It is widely used due to its simplicity, sensitivity, and reliability. | Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention |
| Neck Disability Index | Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess disability and functional limitations in individuals with neck pain. It consists of 10 items related to daily activities (e.g., pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, work, sleeping). Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50; higher scores indicate greater disability. It is widely used in clinical and research settings due to its good reliability and validity. | Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Both male and female participants will be included in the study.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Uskudar University | Umraniye | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000089803 | Myofascial Release Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D008405 | Massage |
| D064746 | Therapy, Soft Tissue |
| D026201 | Musculoskeletal Manipulations |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
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A randomized parallel-group design was used. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the Myofascial Release (MFR) Group or the Control Group in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated random sequence by an independent researcher not involved in participant recruitment, assessment, or treatment. Allocation concealment will be ensured using sealed, opaque, consecutively numbered envelopes.
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| D013812 |
| Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |