Using the tensegrity principle in massage therapy
Tensegrity Principle in Massage Therapy on Selected Anatomical Examples
This study tests whether a new type of massage therapy based on the tensegrity principle can improve muscle tension and overall muscle health for people with musculoskeletal issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wrocław) |
| Trial ID | NCT06493149 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study is a randomized, controlled trial that investigates the application of the tensegrity principle in massage therapy. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group receiving massage therapy based on tensegrity principles or a control group. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this approach by measuring the mechanical properties of muscles before and after the intervention. The focus is on understanding how changes in muscle tension can affect connected muscles within the musculoskeletal system.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 24 with a normal body mass index and no history of musculoskeletal issues.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or orthopedic problems, recent surgeries, or those with a body mass index outside the specified range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the effectiveness of massage therapy for improving musculoskeletal health.
How similar studies have performed: While the tensegrity principle has been explored theoretically, this specific application in massage therapy is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 18 and 24 years; * healthy individuals, with no lower and upper extremities pathology; * PA≥600 MET-min/week assessed by IPAQ questionnaire; * no medical contraindication of massage therapy; * body mass index 18,5 \< BMI ≤ 25kg/m2 * signing the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * individuals suffering from neurologic or orthopaedic problems; * lower ot upper extremities surgical interventions; * cancers; * musculoskeletal disorders * body mass index 18,5 \> BMI ≥ 25kg/m2 * the lack of informed consent.
Where this trial is running
Wrocław
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences — Wrocław, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marcin Piwecki, MSc — Doctoral School of Physical Culture Science, University of Physical Education in Kraków, Poland
- Study coordinator: Krzysztof Kassolik, Professor
- Email: p665569523@gmasil.com
- Phone: +48 504 549427
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.