Acute Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Via Fascial Chain

Healthy Clinical Trial

Official title:

Acute Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Via Fascial Chain

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05750550
• Other study ID #: GaziosmanpasaU_Erol_06
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 30, 2023
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: September 2023
• Source: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is one of the methods used to achieve fascial release. In this study, it will be examined whether there will be an increase in hamstring flexibility by releasing the superficial posterior fascial chain as a result of the IASTM technique to be applied over the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia. Sociodemographic information of individuals who meet the inclusion criteria and volunteer to participate in the study will be obtained, and straight leg lift test and popliteal angle measurement will be performed with the digital inclinometer (Baseline Digital Inclinometer) to be provided within the scope of the project to measure hamstring flexibility. Then, IASTM will be applied to the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia for 15 minutes. Measurements will be repeated after the application.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 35
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: May 31, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy individuals with a straight leg lift test less than 80° and a popliteal angle greater than 15° will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a history of lower extremity fractures, lumbar disc herniation, acute pain, a history of lesion in the hamstring muscles at least 1 month before the study, knee or hip prosthesis, and those using drugs that may affect the measurements (e.g., muscle relaxants) will not be included in the study.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Healthy

Intervention

Other:
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
With the IASTM device, application will be made over the skin to the triceps surae muscle and plantar fascia for 15 minutes. The application will be made in the prone position. Massage oil will be used to reduce tissue friction before the application.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University	Tokat

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Straight Leg Raise Test	Measurements will be made with a digital inclinometer. In the supine position, the digital inclinometer will be inserted into the tuberositas tibia. Then, the participant's leg will be passively lifted by the researcher with the knee extended. The leg will be brought to the point where the tension is felt, where the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.	Baseline
Primary	Straight Leg Raise Test	Measurements will be made with a digital inclinometer. In the supine position, the digital inclinometer will be inserted into the tuberositas tibia. Then, the participant's leg will be passively lifted by the researcher with the knee extended. The leg will be brought to the point where the tension is felt, where the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.	1 hour
Primary	Popliteal angle test	In the supine position, the hip and knee will be brought to 90 degrees. The digital inclinometer will be placed on the tuberositas tibia and the participant will be asked to extend the knee while maintaining the position of the hip. At the last point, the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.	Baseline
Primary	Popliteal angle test	In the supine position, the hip and knee will be brought to 90 degrees. The digital inclinometer will be placed on the tuberositas tibia and the participant will be asked to extend the knee while maintaining the position of the hip. At the last point, the value on the inclinometer will be recorded. It will then return to the starting position. The procedure will be repeated for both legs.	1 hour