A study to compare two treatment methods- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Foam Rolling to improve leg muscle flexibility and running distance in mini marathon runners.

Comparison of immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization versus Foam Rolling on Hamstring, calf muscle flexibility and running distance among mini marathon runners. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/05/087916

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: therapeutic intervention aimed at increasing soft tissue mobility and reducing muscle tension. It is given for 5 mins for hamstring muscle

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants aged between 20 and 40 years. Individuals with hamstring and calf muscle tightness (bilateral or unilateral). Participants who run at least three times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes per session. Those who are willing to participate voluntarily and have signed written and informed consent form. Participants who are able to complete 12 mins cooper s test. Participants with hamstring and calf muscle tightness measured by active knee extension test and knee to wall test.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with no recent history (within the past 6 months) of lower limb injuries or surgeries. Individuals with any contraindications to physical activity or soft tissue mobilization. Participants currently undergoing treatment for any musculoskeletal conditions. affecting the lower limbs. Deep and superficial vein thrombosis. Allergic reactions to stainless steel. Any type of skin diseases. Acute severe low back pain. No recent injuries to the hamstring muscles and calf muscle.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
active knee extension test for hamstring flexibility. knee to wall test for calf flexibility.Timepoint: pre-test: Before intervention (at baseline) post-test: immediately after intervention (post intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
12 mins run test for running distance measurement.Timepoint: pre-test: Before intervention (at baseline) post-test: immediately after intervention (post intervention)	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSathya Guruprasad

dayananda sagar college of physiotherapy

ppl-physio@dsu.edu.in9167986403

Outcome results