Comparative effects of Post Isometric Relaxation and Strain Counterstrain Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Activities among individuals with Gastrocnemius Tightness

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20220701055331N4

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-15

Start date

2024-06-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-24

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Conditions

Gastrocnemius tightness.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group A: post isometric relaxation: Participants of group A received post isometric relaxation exercise, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group B:

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both male and female Participants between age of 18-40 years with gastrocnemius tightness Patients with positive silfverskiold test

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with Any Systemic disease Patients with any other type of connection tissue disorder Patients With history of neurological disorder Patients Having recent lower limb or spine fracture causing change in gait pattern

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric pain rating scale.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Universal goniometer.;Functional activities. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Foot functional index.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactAimen Tahir

Rashid Latif Medical College

ifra.awan@rlmc.edu.pk+92 333 4975431

Outcome results

None listed

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