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Immediate effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation vs dry needling on pain and tightness of leg muscles in long distance runners

Immediate effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization vs dry needling on trigger point pain and tightness of calf muscles in long distance runners

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/02/049430
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-02-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-06

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Intervention Group A (IASTM): IASTM-The calf area will be prepared with massage cream lubricant. IASTM will be delivered to the entire length of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex with Th

Sponsors

SANCHETI INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group of 18-25 years 2.Runners having minimum one active trigger point 3.Runners having decreased dorsiflexion ( >10 degree) on iPhone Measure app

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Runners diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2.Any recent injuries or fracture of Lower limb 3.For Dry Needling- local infection, pregnancy with threatened abortion, allergy to metal, a history of taking anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) and long-term steroid use.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
PAIN, CALF TIGHTNESSTimepoint: 3 DAYS—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
TIGHTNESS OF CALF MUSCLESTimepoint: 3 DAYS—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Swapnil Ramteke

SANCHETI INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

srdmims2018@gmail.com07619941787

Outcome results

None listed

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