Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization at Different Muscle Lengths

NCT06603714 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: IASTM_effects
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study will be to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at different muscle lengths on pain pressure thresholds and measures of flexibility.

Conditions

Muscle, Ligament and Fascia Disorders; Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; Range of Motion; Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Pain pressure threshold

  Pain pressure threshold will be measured via handheld algometer on the proximal third of the distance between medial condyle of the femur and lateral malleolus.

  30 minutes

• Passive dorsiflexion range of motion

  Passive dorsiflexion will be measured via two wooden boards connected with a hinge. We will apply a standardized torque of 30,9 Nm via handheld dynamometer. Each visit, participants will be measured before and after the performed intervention.

  30 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Stand and reach test

  30 minutes

• Lumbar spine flexibility

  30 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Treated segment - stretched

EXPERIMENTAL

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization will be completed with the calf muscles in a shortened position (30° knee flexion and full ankle plantar flexion).

Other: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization

Treated segment - shortened

EXPERIMENTAL

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization will be completed with the calf muscles in a lengthened position (full knee extension and approximately 0° ankle dorsiflexion).

Other: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization

Interventions

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization OTHER

We will perform instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on calf muscles. The intervention will last 9 min. For the first minute of treatment light pressure will be applied for tissue preparation. Afterwards, four different strokes will be applied by maintaining the tool at a 30° of inclination for one minute. This will be repeated for a second set, with a tool inclination of 45°.

Also known as: Stretching

Treated segment - shortened; Treated segment - stretched

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• without previous lower limb injuries in the last year
• healthy individuals
• students

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with acute lower limb disorders e.g. open wounds, hematoma, trauma
• General hypermobility: Beighton score \>4.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Primorska: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences

Izola, Primorska, 6310, Slovenia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant professor

Model Details: Each participant will complete two visits. During one visit the treatment will be performed at short, whilst during the other at long muscle lengths.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 16, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: October 5, 2024
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2024
• Study Completion: November 15, 2024
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Locations

SL (1)