None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dry Cupping: Cupping Group: Participants will receive cupping therapy on the calf muscles, using a standardized protocol.
o On a massage couch, participants will be placed in a prone p
Sponsors
Rahul Chakraborty
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Recreational college athletes (male and female ages 18-25) Participants who engage in recreational athletic activities. Participants experiencing DOMS in the calf muscles. Have no prior experience with cupping or tissue flossing, Willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cupping or Tissue Flossing Contraindications: Participants with contraindications to cupping or tissue flossing, such as:14,15 Skin infections or open wounds Recent scars or tattoos Active bleeding or bleeding disorder Individuals with systemic disorders such as neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory or psychological conditions. Previous Experience: Participants who have previously received cupping or tissue flossing treatments for the same condition.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Measured using a visual analog scale (VAS).Timepoint: Pre-Intervention outcome measures will be collected. Post-Intervention Outcome measures will be collected after the intervention after 48 hours and 72 hours post-recreational sport activity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of Motion Measured using a goniometer. Muscle Activity Measured using electromyography (EMG). Timepoint: Pre Intervention outcome measures will be collected. Post-Intervention Outcome measures will be collected after the intervention after 48 hours & 72 hours post-recreational sport activity. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sapna Yadav PT
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP)
Outcome results
None listed