Self-Myofascial Release Plus Exercise Versus Exercise Alone in Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting · NCT07414914 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University
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What this trial is about
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of adding self-myofascial release applied to the plantar fascia and gastrosoleus muscles to an exercise program on foot function, physical performance, and plantar fascia thickness in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Participants aged 30 to 65 years with controlled type 2 diabetes will be randomly allocated to either an exercise-only group or an exercise plus self-myofascial release group. Both groups will complete an eight-week supervised exercise program three times per week. The intervention group will additionally perform self-myofascial release using a foam roller before exercise sessions. Outcomes will include foot function, balance, functional mobility, gait performance, and plantar fascia thickness assessed by ultrasonography before and after the intervention.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Individuals aged 30 to 65 years
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year
- Controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Able to ambulate independently without assistive devices
Exclusion criteria
- Severe pes planus or pes cavus defined by the Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI-6) (score ≥ +10 or ≤ -5)
- History of plantar fasciitis
- Plantar fascia ulceration
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Diagnosed peripheral vascular disease
- History of lower extremity surgery or fracture during last year
- Rheumatologic or connective tissue disorders affecting soft tissue properties
- Neurological or diagnosed cognitive disorders
- Pregnancy
- Other types of diabetes mellitus
- Obesity (BMI \> 30 kg/m²)
- Serious cardiopulmonary disorders, including heart failure, history of myocardial infarction, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Bakırçay University Çiğli Regional Education Hospital - Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)