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Effect of two physiotherapy methods to reduce tightness of ankle muscles.

The Immediate Effect Of Static Stretching And Cupping Therapy on Weight Bearing Lunge Test And Star Excursion Balance Test In Asymptomatic Young Adults With Gastro-Soleus Tightness : A Comparative Study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018638
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-04-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: DRY CUPPING: Patient is in Prone position with foot outside the plinth. Coconut oil will be applied to the Gastro-Soleus prior to the application of cups.3 plastic valve cups will be pl

Sponsors

KLE ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Both Male and females aged between 19-28 years. 2. Asymptomatic individuals with bilateral Gastro-soleus muscle tightness assessed according to Silfverskiold test. 3. Those without lower limb muscle pain, restriction in range of motion. 4. Participants willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Injury to the leg in the past year 2. Had an intervention for calf muscle flexibility in the past three months 3. Blood flow dysfunction 4. Hemorrhagic disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Weight Bearing Lunge TestTimepoint: Pre Intervention And Post Intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anterior Direction Star Excursion Balance TestTimepoint: Pre Intervention and Post Intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRITU RAVI CHHABRA

KLE Academy of Higher Education And Research Institute of Physiotherapy.

rrchhabra96@gmail.com9930038570

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026