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NCT Number: NCT05732259

Comparative Effect Of Percussive Therapy Device And Manual Myofascial Release Technique

The present study was concerned with the comparison of effect of Theragun PRO and manual myofascial release technique to improve Hamstrings Flexibility in healthy Adults. It was randomized clinical trial on two groups one got percussion therapy by theragun PRO and other got treatment through manual myofascial release technique. The outcome measure was hamstring flexibility.

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Key information

Conditions

Hamstring Sprain

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sehat Medical Complex, Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 55201, Pakistan

About this study

Muscular flexibility is an important aspect of normal human function. Limited flexibility has been shown to predispose a person to reduce quality of life. Several studies developed protocols to improve flexibility of muscles, including manual myofascial release techniques, Stretching techniques or Percussive therapy. The studies about the effects of fascia relaxation and stretching techniques on flexibility reported that fascia relaxation increased flexibility of hamstrings. Many treatments likely combines the elements of a conventional massage and vibration therapy.

There is a lack of scientific evidence as to how and if percussive massage treatment affects ROM and muscle strength. To date, there are many studies on effect of percussive therapy on different muscle group, but investigators did not find work on hamstring muscle group. Therefore, it is aimed to find Comparative effect of Percussive therapy device and manual myofascial release technique to improve Hamstrings Flexibility in healthy Adults.

This was a Randomized clinical trial. Sample was taken through simple random sampling. Investigators will perform randomized clinical trial on two groups one got percussion therapy by theragun PRO and other got treatment through manual myofascial release technique. The outcome measure was hamstring flexibility.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-35 years
  • Male gender
  • Traffic wardens with 5 years field experience
  • Participants labeled by Orthopedic surgeon/Physician with reduced flexibility of hamstring muscle group (Unilateral or Bilateral)

Exclusion criteria

  • Any history of Low back pain.
  • Any traumatic History of lower extremity.
  • Arthritis
  • Sprain or Strain

Treatment and study plan

Percussion therapy

Other

Participant lying in prone position on the couch will receive percussion therapy with Theragun PRO using standard ball head at speed of 1750 rpm, for total of 90 seconds, split into 3 sets of 30 seconds with 10 seconds rest.

Manual Myofascial Release technique

Other

Manual myofascial release technique for 90 sec continuous.

Primary outcomes

  1. Sit to Reach Test (Change is being assessed)

    Time frame: Change from Baseline range of motion at day 4

    A yardstick is placed on the floor and tape is placed across it at a right angle to the 15 inches mark. The client/patient sits with the yardstick between the legs, with the legs extended at right angles to the taped line on the floor. Heels of the feet should touch the edge of the taped line and be about 10 to 12 inches apart.

    The score is the most distant point (cm or in) reached with the fingertips.

  2. Active knee extension test (Change is being assessed)

    Time frame: Change from Baseline range of motion at day 4

    The subject is positioned on the examination table in supine, the lower limb that is'nt examined is positioned in stabilised on the support surface. The opposite limb is elevated so that the hip is in 90degrees of flexion and the knees are extended to reach a position perpendicular to the ground. A lag of 20degrees is considered normal from full extension, anything less than 20degrees is considered as hamstrings tightness. This range needs to be measure using a goniometer placed at the knee with the fulcrum at the lateral epicondyle, the stationary arm parallel to the thigh pointing to the greater trochanter and the moveable arm parallel to the leg pointing to the lateral malleoli.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sehat Medical Complex

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effect Of Percussive Therapy Device And Manual Myofascial Release Technique To Improve Hamstrings Flexibility In Traffic Wardens

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Feb 16, 2023
Registry last updated
Aug 29, 2023

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