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NCT Number: NCT05750550

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University

Tokat Province, 60250, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Straight Leg Raise Test

    Time frame: Baseline

    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.

  2. Straight Leg Raise Test

    Time frame: 1 hour

    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.

  3. Popliteal angle test

    Time frame: Baseline

    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.

  4. Popliteal angle test

    Time frame: 1 hour

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 1, 2023
Registry last updated
Sep 13, 2023

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