Effect of Eccentric Streching vs IASTM of Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles in Athletes With Ankle Sprain

NCT06241001 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: RiphahIU Asim
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 128
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary objective within the current study is to compare the acute and chronic effects of eccentric training and IASTM on the dorsiflexion ROM. To reduce the risk of Achilles tendinopathy, stretching and eccentric (lengthening) exercises are postulated to improve ankle dorsiflexion. An eccentric exercise lengthens an active muscle while it is under load. Consequently, eccentric calf muscle exercises can also increase ankle dorsiflexion through an increase in calf muscle strength. For the above mentioned reasons, a combination of stretching exercises and eccentric (lengthening) exercises are suggested as preventive intervention to increase ankle dorsiflexion. The biggest goal of IASTM is to remove scar tissues and facilitate a return to normal function following soft tissue recovery. These Techniques, eccentric stretching and IASTM works towards bringing back the normal range of motion and strength, allowing individuals to regain mobility and return to their usual activities and we will find out the better option from these.

Conditions

Ankle Sprains

Keywords

Soleus; Gastrocnemius; eccentric; IASTM

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)

  The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) is a self-report outcome instrument developed to assess physical function for individuals with foot and ankle related impairments

  four weeks

• NPRS

  The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain)

  four weeks

• Goniometer

  A goniometer is a device used in physical therapy to measure a joint's range of motion (ROM).

  four weeks

Study Arms (2)

Eccentric streching

EXPERIMENTAL

Group A will receive eccentric stretching for ankle sprain

Other: eccentric streching

IASTM

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group B will only receive IASTM.

Other: IASTM

Interventions

eccentric streching OTHER

The player will lift up one leg from starting position so he stands on his to-be-trained leg. For performing eccentric exercises of the gastrocnemius muscles, the player will lower his heel until he will feel a slight stretch, while keeping his knee extended

Eccentric streching

IASTM OTHER

Specially designed tools are used to apply longitudinal pressure along muscle fibers, and treatment usually includes applying to more than the tissues in the isolated location of the pain

IASTM

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age 18 and above Both genders Ankle sprain acute and Sub acute

You may not qualify if:

• Acute fracture to lower extremity Arthritis patients Any other trauma or injury to the lower extremity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Railway General Hospital

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ankle Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Abdul Wasay Nafe, MS-SPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Imran Amjad, PHD

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 28, 2024
• First Posted: February 5, 2024
• Study Start: January 22, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 15, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)