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A comparison between instrument assisted tool vs cupping therapy (suctioning tool) to reduce heel pain in long standing working , eg security guards

A comparative study of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) vs Decompression Therapy in the treatment of Myofascial trigger points in calf muscle of security guards having heel pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/12/038407
Enrollment
30
Registered
2021-12-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Group A - To compare the effect of IASTM on myofascial trigger points of calf muscles in security guard professional by using NPRS, pressur

Sponsors

DrDY Patil College of physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Security guards of both genders between age of 30-50 years, who had experience of 1 years or more with working of 8 hours per day 2)Pain due to Myofascial trigger points in calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus )

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)history of trauma to lower limb , any diagnosed case of local and systemic infection, malignancy, any history of neurological disorders, orthopedic disorder or fracture, psychological disorder and involvement in any form of active sport. 2)Open wound around lower limb. Hypersensitive skin

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1)Numerical pain rating scale 2)Pressure algometery Timepoint: two sessions per week (two week protocol)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
GoniometryTimepoint: two sessions per week (two week protocol—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSandeep Kumar Sharma

Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy

sharma.sk.doc@gmail.com7083561762

Outcome results

None listed

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