Effects of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissues Mobilization and MET( post isometric relaxation)on Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscle tightness

Comparing the Effects of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Improving Range of Motion and Reducing Pain in Patients with Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscle Tightness A Randomized Clinical Trail

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250106064292N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-11

Start date

2025-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles Tightness. Disorder of muscle, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: group A will receive instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks.in one session 10 minutes apply Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissues

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Teaching Experience more than 2 years.Teachers who stand for prolonged period at least 3-5 hours per day .Positive Knee to wall test/ Silfverskiold Test.Pain mild to moderate.If ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion ranges limited. Both genders male and female.Age range 25-40 year. All participants must be currently employed as primary and secondary school teachers.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of any recent traumatic lower limb injury.History of Bursitis, fasciitis, ligamentous injury or tendinopathy.Patients with symptoms of sensory loss in lower extremities .History of diabetes .Patients with visible foot deformities (Cavus, flat feet, hammer toe, hallux valgus) Patients with planter cones , foot warts , calluses.Patient had history of surgery.Not willing to participate in study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles pain. Timepoint: Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle tightness measured three times.before the start of 1st session,after 3 weeks and third time after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale.;Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle range of motion. Timepoint: Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle tightness measured three times.before the start of 1st session,after 3 weeks and third time after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Universal goniometer.;Functional Scale. Timepoint: Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle tightness measured three times.before the start of 1st session,after 3 weeks and third time after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Lower Extremity Functional Scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles pain. Timepoint: Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle tightness measured three times.before the start of 1st session,after 3 weeks and third time after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale.;Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle range of motion. Timepoint: Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle tightness measured three times.before the start of 1st session,after 3 weeks and third time after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Universal goniometer.;Functional Scale. Timepoint: Gastrocnemius and soleus muscle tightness measured three times.before the start of 1st session,after 3 weeks and third time after 6 weeks. Method of measurement: Lower Extremity Functional Scale.

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Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Hania Mahmood

The University Of faisalabad

Haniamahmood08@gmail.com+92 313 6000725

Outcome results

None listed

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