Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition in Amateur Football Players With Shin Splints.

NCT06501430 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/23/0484
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 16
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition in treating shin splints among amateur footballers aged 18-30 from SA Gardens Football Club, Lahore. Participants will be recruited through non-probability convenient sampling and randomly assigned into two groups using random number sampling. A single-blind approach will be employed, with one group receiving Autogenic Inhibition treatment and the other receiving Reciprocal Inhibition treatment over a period of four weeks, with three sessions per week. The study will measure outcomes including pain alleviation, improvement in range of motion (ROM), enhanced function, and improved sports performance. This research seeks to provide insights into the benefits of muscle energy techniques for athletes with shin splints, contributing valuable knowledge to sports medicine and rehabilitation practices.

Conditions

Shin Splint

Keywords

Football Players; Shin Splints; Pain; Sports performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Pain: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

  NPRS is a reliable tool when measuring pain.

  1st day and 12th week.

• Ranges of Motion: Goniometery

  The testing position will supine laying with foot in a resting position and towel rolled under ankle, the goniometer center will be on either of the malleolus. The proximal arm will be placed parallel to the ground or tibia/fibula. The distal arm will be moved with the movement of foot into dorsiflexion or plantarflexion.

  1st day and 12th week.

• Function: Lower Extremity Functioning Scale (LEFS)

  LFS is reliable tool to measure lower extremity functional status. It will take 2-5 minutes with each subject to take th readings.

  1st day and 12th week.

• Performance: 60m yard test

  1.60m yard test Athlete to sprint as fast as possible over 60 metres after warming up for 10 minutes. The assistant marks out a 60-metre straight section on the track with cones. The assistant gives the command "GO" and starts the stopwatch. The athlete sprints as fast as possible over the 60 metres. The assistant stops the stopwatch as the athlete's torso crosses the finishing line and records the time.

  1st day and 12th week.

• Performance: Yoyo Test

  Yoyo test: Subject performs an appropriate warm-up. Use cones to mark out two lines 20 meters apart as per the diagram. The participants start with their foot behind one of the lines, and begin running when instructed. They continue running between the two lines, turning when signaled by the recorded beeps. After each minute or so, the pace gets quicker. If the line is not reached in time the subject must run to the line, turn and try to catch up with the pace within 2 more 'beeps. The test is stopped if the subject fails to catch up with the pace within the two ends.

  1st day and 12th week.

Study Arms (2)

Autogenic Inhibition

EXPERIMENTAL

Group 1 will receive Autogenic inhibition with conventional treatment. Autogenic inhibition will be applied to the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment, including Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus (Perform Dorsi-Flexion), Lateral Tibial Muscles (Peronei), and posterior tibial muscles including, gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris (Perform Plantarflexion).

Other: Heating Therapy; Other: Manual Soft tissue Release

Reciprocal Relaxation

EXPERIMENTAL

Group 2 will receive reciprocal inhibition with conventional treatment. Reciprocal inhibition will be applied to the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment, including Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus (Perform Dorsi-Flexion), Lateral Tibial Muscles (Peronei), and posterior tibial muscles including, gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris (Perform Plantarflexion).

Other: Heating Therapy; Other: Manual Soft tissue Release

Interventions

Heating Therapy OTHER

Heating Therapy will be performed on subjects along with PNF Exercises.

Autogenic Inhibition; Reciprocal Relaxation

Manual Soft tissue Release OTHER

Manual Soft tissue Release will be performed on subjects along with PNF Exercises.

Autogenic Inhibition; Reciprocal Relaxation

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both genders.
• Age 18-30 years.
• Those who are actively taking part in sports from last 1 year.
• Subjects who have NPRS scores from moderate pain (NPRS 4-6) to severe pain (NPRS 7- 10).
• Subjects diagnosed with category 2 Shin splints through Shin splint scoring system (Male 2- 14, Female 6-16) and category 3 (Male 14-29, Female 17-29).

You may not qualify if:

• History of Central or peripheral vascular disease.
• History of lower limb fracture / Trauma (Any side) in last 6 months.
• History of lower limb Surgery (Any side) in last 6 months.
• History of any malignancy.
• Leg length discrepancy.
• Biomechanical imbalances.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, 05450, Pakistan

RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Zohaib Imran

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Zohaib Imran, MS SPT

CONTACT

03099977372; zohaibimran83@gmail.com

Muzna Munir, MS SPT

CONTACT

+923344265125; muznafmh@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Masking Details: Subjects of both groups (Group A and B) will be kept unaware of the treatment type given to other group. All the information will be kept in lock and key, and will be accessible to author only.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: After recruitment and signing the informed consent, baseline readings of all study variables will be taken and all subjects will be assigned into 2 groups, GROUP A (received autogenic inhibition with conventional treatment) and GROUP B (received reciprocal inhibition with conventional physiotherapy treatment) randomly divided by computer-generated software.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 9, 2024
• First Posted: July 15, 2024
• Study Start: December 23, 2023
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2024
• Study Completion: July 1, 2024
• Last Updated: July 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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