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Effect of self-massage by using foam roller in long and short distance runners with leg length discrepancy.

Effect of myofascial release by using foam roller in long and short distance runners with functional lower limb discrepancy-An Experimental study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/12/029674
Enrollment
32
Registered
2020-12-09
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: Foam roller: Foam rolling for lower limb and back muscles for 30repetitions and 3 sets for 3 days for one week. Control Intervention1: Not applicable: Not applicable

Sponsors

Kle Institute of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Runners with functional lower limb discrepancy with 10 to 20 mm difference

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Runners with any lower limb surgery Any other orthopaedic condition except LLD or neurological history that affect foot or hip posture

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Goniometer Apparent limb length measurementTimepoint: Pre and Post intervention of 1 week—

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pelvis XrayTimepoint: Pre i.e 1st day and post 3rd day—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSameer Karpe

Kle institute of physiotherapy

bsmotimath@yahoo.in9886100461

Outcome results

None listed

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