Effects of Myofascial Release Therapy on Body Posture and Facial Symmetry

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Conditions studied: Postural Disorders, Facial Asymmetry, Myofascial Dysfunction

In brief

This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of myofascial release therapy on body posture and facial symmetry in healthy individuals. Postural disorders and fascial tension may lead to biomechanical alterations not only in the musculoskeletal system but also in facial soft tissues and symmetry. Myofascial release techniques are widely used in physiotherapy to improve fascial mobility, reduce tissue tension, and support postural alignment. However, the potential effects of these interventions on facial symmetry have not been sufficiently investigated. A total of 60 healthy participants will be included in the study and randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive myofascial release therapy twice weekly for 6 weeks, while the control group will not receive any physical intervention during the same period. Body posture and facial symmetry assessments will be performed at baseline and after the intervention period. Postural assessment will be conducted using the PostureScreen Mobile application through standardized anterior, posterior, and lateral photographs. Facial symmetry will be evaluated using anthropometric facial landmarks identified on standardized facial photographs. Directional asymmetry scores, linear measurements, proportional analyses, and angular measurements will be calculated. The study is expected to provide evidence regarding the relationship between fascial interventions, postural alignment, and facial symmetry, and may contribute to the development of new physiotherapy approaches targeting fascial and postural dysfunctions.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07610200

Run by

Ece ACAR

People needed

60

Starts

2026-06-15

Expected to finish

2027-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy individuals aged between 18 and 45 years
• Ability to understand and follow study instructions
• Independent performance of daily living activities
• No regular physiotherapy or manual therapy treatment within the previous 3 months
• Willingness to participate voluntarily and sign the informed consent form
• Ability to attend assessment and intervention sessions regularly

You may not qualify if…

• History of neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting posture or facial symmetry
• Current musculoskeletal injury or ongoing rehabilitation treatment
• Previous facial, spinal, or major musculoskeletal surgery or trauma
• Pregnancy
• Use of medications affecting muscle tone or neuromuscular function
• Psychiatric or cognitive disorders limiting study participation
• Inability to comply with study procedures

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