Acute Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Via Fascial Chain

NCT05750550 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: GaziosmanpasaU_Erol_06
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 35
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is one of the methods used to achieve fascial release. In this study, it will be examined whether there will be an increase in hamstring flexibility by releasing the superficial posterior fascial chain as a result of the IASTM technique to be applied over the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia. Sociodemographic information of individuals who meet the inclusion criteria and volunteer to participate in the study will be obtained, and straight leg lift test and popliteal angle measurement will be performed with the digital inclinometer (Baseline Digital Inclinometer) to be provided within the scope of the project to measure hamstring flexibility. Then, IASTM will be applied to the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia for 15 minutes. Measurements will be repeated after the application.

Conditions

Healthy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Straight Leg Raise Test

  Measurements will be made with a digital inclinometer. In the supine position, the digital inclinometer will be inserted into the tuberositas tibia. Then, the participant's leg will be passively lifted by the researcher with the knee extended. The leg will be brought to the point where the tension is felt, where the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.

  Baseline

• Straight Leg Raise Test

  Measurements will be made with a digital inclinometer. In the supine position, the digital inclinometer will be inserted into the tuberositas tibia. Then, the participant's leg will be passively lifted by the researcher with the knee extended. The leg will be brought to the point where the tension is felt, where the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.

  1 hour

• Popliteal angle test

  In the supine position, the hip and knee will be brought to 90 degrees. The digital inclinometer will be placed on the tuberositas tibia and the participant will be asked to extend the knee while maintaining the position of the hip. At the last point, the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.

  Baseline

• Popliteal angle test

  In the supine position, the hip and knee will be brought to 90 degrees. The digital inclinometer will be placed on the tuberositas tibia and the participant will be asked to extend the knee while maintaining the position of the hip. At the last point, the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.

  1 hour

Study Arms (1)

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Group

EXPERIMENTAL

With the IASTM device, application will be made over the skin to the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia for 15 minutes. The application will be made in the prone position. Massage oil will be used to reduce tissue friction before the application.

Other: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Interventions

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization OTHER

With the IASTM device, application will be made over the skin to the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia for 15 minutes. The application will be made in the prone position. Massage oil will be used to reduce tissue friction before the application.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Healthy individuals with a straight leg lift test less than 80° and a popliteal angle greater than 15° will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with a history of lower extremity fractures, lumbar disc herniation, acute pain, a history of lesion in the hamstring muscles at least 1 month before the study, knee or hip prosthesis, and those using drugs that may affect the measurements (e.g., muscle relaxants) will not be included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University

Tokat Province, 60250, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Erol E, Bulut BN. Acute effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on hamstring flexibility via fascial chain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 Dec 19;25(1):1046. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-08182-7.

  PMID: 39702162 DERIVED

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 19, 2023
• First Posted: March 1, 2023
• Study Start: March 30, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2023
• Study Completion: June 30, 2023
• Last Updated: September 13, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Locations

TU (1)