Improving straightening movement of the knee joint: The effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization tool on Hamstring tightness in non- professional Football Players

Immediate effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on active knee extension range of motion among recreational football players with hamstring tightness. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067700

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Tool: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a skilled myofascial intervention used for soft-tissue treatment. IASTM tool m

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Participants having hamstring tightness. -Angle of knee flexion less than 20 degree. -Age group between 18 to 25 years. -Amateur football players. -Players should be playing football 3 to 5 days a week

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of hamstring injury. Individuals undergoing flexibility, strengthening, or any other program which can affect the study. Any neurological disorders affecting lower limb. Any skin allergy or open wounds present. Any other musculoskeletal problems or lower limb. Players going to gym regularly.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Active Knee extension testTimepoint: Before intervention and after 10 min of intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactM R Sivakumar

Yenepoya Physiotherapy College

physioneha09@gmail.com8073813340

Outcome results