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Effect of IASTM versus kinesiotaping on maximal grip strength in healthy adults

Effect of IASTM versus kinesiotaping on maximal grip strength in healthy adults- A single blinded randomized controlled comparative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/10/021541
Enrollment
150
Registered
2019-10-07
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: IASTM: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation where in a tool is used to release the myofascia and its effect is seen on the strength of the muscle. Intervention2: Kinesiotaping:

Sponsors

Saifee Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy males or females between 18 to 50 years of age, who signed a written informed consent for the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical history of haemophilia or other blood coagulation disorder. Current complains of upper limb or cervical symptoms. Metastasis , open wounds. Subjects with any ligament injuries or laxity , elbow or wrist tendonitis forearm fractures or nerve injuries in the past 6 months. Any known skin allergies to taping, Thrombophlebitis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Grip strengthTimepoint: Immediately post intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motionTimepoint: Immediately post intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHemali Gandhi

Saifee Hospital

dehemaligandhi@gmail.com9969985010

Outcome results

None listed

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