Comparing the effect of an instrument versus foam roller on pain areas in calf muscles

Effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization versus foam rolling on trigger point release in calf muscles

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/10/028611

Enrollment

Registered

2020-10-26

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: 30 to 60 degrees angle of IASTM over both calf muscles (total 3 sessions on alternate days for a total of 6 days ).4 minutes of treatment

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Both normal healthy male and female willing to participate. 2) Age 18 to 25 years of age. 3) Diagnosed and undiagnosed Restriction in passive or active dorsiflexion 4) 1 or more Trigger points of calf in bilateral limbs. 5) WBLT >1.5cm lunge asymmetry.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Inability to lie in prone position. 2) Recent history of ankle sprain or fracture 3) Skin infection- dermatitis, cellulitis, ulcers 4) Injuries affecting soft tissue structures near the treatment area. 5) Unknown heart conditions. 6) Acute shoulder injuries 7) Complain of shoulder weakness 8) Low back pain and radiculopathies 9) Fibromyalgia syndrome.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Weight bearing lunge test(WBLT) Universal goniometer Pressure AlgometerTimepoint: first and sixth day of assessment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Vertical jump testTimepoint: first and sixth day of assessment	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNehal Agarwal

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy

amita15pgi@gmail.com7986972513

Outcome results