Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Muscle, Ligament and Fascia Disorders, Pain, Range of Motion
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study will be to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at different muscle lengths on pain pressure thresholds and measures of flexibility.
Detailed description
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization is a widely used manual therapy technique, which aims at reducing pain and improving range of motion. Evidence regarding acute responses to instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at different muscle lengths is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to conduct a cross-over trial and compare the acute effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization at short and long muscle lengths of the calf muscles on pain pressure thresholds and measures of flexibility.
Interventions
OTHERInstrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
We will perform instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on calf muscles. The intervention will last 9 min. For the first minute of treatment light pressure will be applied for tissue preparation. Afterwards, four different strokes will be applied by maintaining the tool at a 30° of inclination for one minute. This will be repeated for a second set, with a tool inclination of 45°.
Sponsors
University of Primorska
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Each participant will complete two visits. During one visit the treatment will be performed at short, whilst during the other at long muscle lengths.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* without previous lower limb injuries in the last year * healthy individuals * students
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with acute lower limb disorders e.g. open wounds, hematoma, trauma * General hypermobility: Beighton score \>4.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain pressure threshold | 30 minutes | Pain pressure threshold will be measured via handheld algometer on the proximal third of the distance between medial condyle of the femur and lateral malleolus. |
| Passive dorsiflexion range of motion | 30 minutes | Passive dorsiflexion will be measured via two wooden boards connected with a hinge. We will apply a standardized torque of 30,9 Nm via handheld dynamometer. Each visit, participants will be measured before and after the performed intervention. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stand and reach test | 30 minutes | With the help of a standardized measuring tool, participants will activelly bend as low as possible. |
| Lumbar spine flexibility | 30 minutes | Sagittal profile of the spine will be measured measured via device: Idiag M360 (MediMouse, Idiag AG, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). End range of motion of the whole lumbar spine was recorded. |
Countries
Slovenia
Outcome results
None listed