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Comparing passive and active stretching techniques on iliotibial band

Comparing the immediate effect of active stretching versus self-myofascial release on iliotibial band flexibility and functional activity in semi elite athletes

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210505051181N1
Enrollment
51
Registered
2021-08-13
Start date
2021-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

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

Conditions

Iliotibial band syndrome. Iliotibial band syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: People using the hard model foam roller with dimensions of 60 by 15 cm by Behsazan Modern Company in one session. After learning how to use the foam roller, h

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 20 to 40 years old semi-professional athletes Confirmation of unilateral or bilateral length reduction in iliotibial band by using modified Ober test

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having iliotibial band syndrome with pain or limping symptoms Surgery history in the last 3 months in each of the musculoskeletal structures of the lower limbs and pelvic girdle People who have had lower limb surgery more than twice Rheumatic patients Existence of structural or postural disorders such as severe kyphosis or scoliosis in the individual Having neurological disorders Structural disorders in pelvis and lower limbs Pregnancy History of lower limb fracture or trauma in the last year

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion of hip joint adduction. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Electro goniometer and inclinometer.;Iliotibial band flexibility. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: goniometer.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Movement assessment by using single leg hop test. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Tape meter.;Movement assessment by using vertical jump test. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Tape meter.;Movement assessment by using lateral hop test. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Tape meter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEhsan Afshari

Iran University of Medical Sciences

pt.Afshari@yahoo.com+98 71 3227 4068

Outcome results

None listed

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