Effects of floss banding technique and Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on Pain, Range of motion in athletes with Achilles tendinopathy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250525065880N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-29

Start date

2024-08-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Achilles Tendinopathy. Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle

Interventions

Intervention 1: In Group A received 12 sessions of floss band over a 6 week period in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. Floss band applied for 2 min after warm up and baseline treatment. Patients w

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: If patient feel pain in the achilles tendon, The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) score less than 78, Decreased ankle range of motion Age between 18y to 35y

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous achilles tendon surgery Pain in any other region (knee, hip) Local infection If pregnant Diabetic neuropathy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, after sixth visit and after 12th visit. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale , The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles Scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motion. Timepoint: Before treatment starting, After 6th visit and after 12th visit. Method of measurement: Goniometer.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactMuhammad Hassan Ikhlas

Riphah international University

mianhassan896@gmail.com+92 334 4788248

Outcome results

None listed

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