Effects of myofascial release with and without emmett technique in iliotibial band syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200515047451N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-07-04

Start date

2020-06-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-07-13

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Conditions

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common knee injury that usually presents with pain or tenderness on palpation of the lateral aspect of the knee, superior to the joint line and inferior to the lateral femoral epicondyle. This overuse injury often causes weakness of hip abductor muscles and decreased range of motion of hip adductors.. Iliotibial band syndrome, unspecified leg

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group A after a 20 minutes of hot pack will receive Manual myofascial release to iliotibial band by having the subject to lie in the side lying position on the unaffected

light, constant pressure via the middle finger (at a perpendicular angle to the skin) will be applied at both points, three times for 10-20s with 5-10s breaks between. A light sweeping action over the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Positive Ober’s Test Both males and females Age 25 to 45 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: TFL (Tensor Fascia Lata) tightness Any pathological and traumatic conditions, Fractures and Dislocation Already received few sessions of Manual Therapy treatment Taking corticosteroids, analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs. Treatment of lower limb myofascial pain or trigger points at the time of the study Current or previous symptoms of pathology reported in the lower limbs or pelvis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and 1,2,6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating scale (NPRS).;Range of motion(ROM) of adductors of hip. Timepoint: Before intervention and 1,2,6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Power of lower limbs. Timepoint: Before intervention and 1,2,6 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Vertical jump test.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactFaiza Altaf

Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (RCRS)

faiza.altaf@umt.edu.pkNIL

Outcome results

None listed

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