FindTrial
Sign In

Combined effect of massage techniques and ankle movements on calf muscle in people who sit for long periods.

Combined effect of myofascial release and ankle pumps on calf muscle tightness in prolonged sitting individuals. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112567
Enrollment
110
Registered
2026-06-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial release combined with ankle pumps: Participants will receive myofascial release to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles followed by ankle pump exercises. The intervention wil

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged between 18-45 years Individuals who sit for more than 6 hours a day Individuals with calf muscle tightness tested using Weight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT) (Restricted: Less than 9 cm for women, Less than 10 cm for men) Males and females

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Vascular conditions (e.g., DVT) Orthopaedic conditions (e.g., plantar fasciitis, deformities) Neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson s disease) History of lower limb surgery Recent fractures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Calf Muscle Tightness measured using Weight Bearing Lunge Test and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion.Timepoint: 0 Week and End of 4th Week—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sahana A

Chitkara University

sahana.a@chitkara.edu.in8264212162

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026