Limited ankle range of motion. Stiffness of joint, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in this group undergo muscle tissue flossing. In this method, an elastic flossing band is applied to provide compression around the ankle joint (at 50–
Sponsors
Iran National Science Foundation: (INSF)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sex: Only male athletes will participate in the study. Age: Individuals between 18 and 35 years old. Limitation in ankle dorsiflexion: Having an ankle dorsiflexion range of motion less than 10 degrees (as measured using a goniometer). No significant injury: No significant lower limb injury in the past six months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of an ankle brace during the study period. Lack of willingness to continue participation at any stage of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In the current study, the range of motion of the ankle joint is being investigated. Timepoint: En At the beginning of the study (before the intervention), 5 minutes after the intervention, and one hour after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ankle dorsiflexion was assessed in the weight-bearing lunge test against the wall, and plantar flexion was measured using a goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Alimoradi
Shahid Bahonar University
Outcome results
None listed