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This study aims to investigate the effect of myofascial release on sprint performance in wheelchair rugby athletes with spinal cord injury.
Participants will complete a 20-meter sprint test on two different days in a randomized crossover design: one day without myofascial release and one day immediately after the intervention.
The myofascial release will be applied to the upper limb muscles involved in wheelchair propulsion using a handheld device for 90 seconds per muscle group.
Sprint performance will be measured by the time required to complete the 20-meter distance.
The study will compare performance between conditions to determine whether myofascial release improves speed.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myofascial Release | Experimental | Participants will perform a myofascial release session immediately before performing the 20-m wheelchair sprint test. |
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| Control | No Intervention | Participants will perform the 20-m wheelchair sprint test without receiving myofascial release or any other intervention. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myofascial Release | Other | Manual myofascial release will be applied to the upper limb muscles involved in wheelchair propulsion, including the biceps brachii, brachialis, and triceps muscles. The intervention will be performed by a trained physiotherapist using a handheld device, with 90 seconds of application per muscle group. The treatment will be administered immediately prior to the 20-meter wheelchair sprint test |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Time (20 meters wheelchair test) | The 20-m sprint course will be marked on a flat, obstacle-free surface at the same indoor facility where the athletes regularly train, under controlled environmental conditions (wind-free environment and ambient temperature of approximately 26°C). Sprint time (s) will be measured using an electronic timing system consisting of three infrared photocell gates, positioned at the starting line, the 10-m mark, and the finish line. Participants will be instructed to complete the 20-m distance as fast as possible. The test will begin from a stationary position, with the front wheels of the wheelchair positioned immediately behind the starting line. Two trials will be performed, separated by a three-minute passive recovery period. The fastest time recorded across the two trials will be used for statistical analysis. | Immediately after each experimental condition (with and without myofascial release), during the 20-meter sprint test sessions. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Universitário Augusto Motta | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | 21032-060 | Brazil |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Jul 11, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | Prot_SAP_000.pdf |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013119 | Spinal Cord Injuries |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013118 | Spinal Cord Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D020196 | Trauma, Nervous System |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000089803 | Myofascial Release Therapy |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008405 | Massage |
| D064746 | Therapy, Soft Tissue |
| D026201 | Musculoskeletal Manipulations |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
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Randomized crossover design with two conditions (myofascial release and no intervention). The order of conditions is randomized, with a 48-hour washout period between sessions. Each participant acts as their own control.
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This is an open-label study. Due to the nature of the manual intervention, no participants, investigators, or assessors are blinded.
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| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D013812 |
| Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D012046 | Rehabilitation |