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NCT Number: NCT06603714

Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization at Different Muscle Lengths

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle, Ligament and Fascia Disorders Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Range of Motion Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences

Izola, Primorska, 6310, Slovenia

About this study

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization is a widely used manual therapy technique, which aims at reducing pain and improving range of motion. Evidence regarding acute responses to instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at different muscle lengths is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to conduct a cross-over trial and compare the acute effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at short and long muscle lengths of the calf muscles on pain pressure thresholds and measures of flexibility.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

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°.

Other names: Stretching

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain pressure threshold

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    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.

  2. Passive dorsiflexion range of motion

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Stand and reach test

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    With the help of a standardized measuring tool, participants will activelly bend as low as possible.

  2. Lumbar spine flexibility

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Sagittal profile of the spine will be measured measured via device: Idiag M360 (MediMouse, Idiag AG, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). End range of motion of the whole lumbar spine was recorded.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Primorska

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Immediate Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization at Different Muscle Lengths

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2024

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