Effects of Foam Rolling Versus Stretching Exercises on Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calf Muscle Length

Muscle Tightness Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of Foam Rolling Versus Stretching Exercises on Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calf Muscle Length in University Sport's Students

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05026931
• Other study ID #: REC/Lhr/0407 Nubara
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 30, 2021
• Est. completion date: December 30, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: January 2022
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This project will be Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of foam rolling and stretching exercises on university sport's students so that we can have best treatment option for duration will be for 6 months, purposive sampling data will be done, subject following eligibility criteria from University of Lahore athlete students , were randomly allocated in two groups via lottery method, baseline assessment will be done, Group A participants were given baseline treatment along with foam rolling effects , Group B participants were given baseline treatment along with stretching exercises, pre or post intervention assessment will done via goniometer and Lower extremity functional scale (LESF)and three sessions per week will be given, data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 25.

Description:

The aim of the current study is to determine the effects of foam rolling versus stretching exercises on quadriceps, hamstrings and muscle length in university sport's students. It will be a Randomized control trial and will be conducted at University of Lahore. Purposive sampling technique will be used to collect data as per inclusion criteria the participant age between 18 to 25 years and male and female healthy participants. A history of cardiovascular or respiratory disease, any history of fractures or surgeries in the lower extremity in the past years will be excluded.

Patients will be randomly allocated into two groups; Group A will be treated with the effects of foam rolling on quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles. 5 min cycle ergometry, 6 min foam rolling 3 times for 30sec. Group B will be treated with the effects of stretching exercise on quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles. 5 min cycle ergometry, 6 min stretching exercises 3 times for 30sec for three sessions of treatment per week will be given. In both group's pre and post-test measurements of quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscle length will be assessed through goniometer and Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) will be assessed to measure initial functions of lower limb. Evaluation will be done before session start and at the end of week. Total session will be given for at least 2 months.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 50
• Est. completion date: December 30, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: December 15, 2021
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• The age of participants between 18- 25 years.

• Both male and female young athletes will be included.

• Healthy participants involved

Exclusion Criteria:

• A history of cardiovascular or respiratory disease.

• Any history of fractures or surgeries in the lower extremity in the past year.

• Any history of third-degree sprains (e.g., anterior cruciate ligament ruptures), grade II or III muscle strain.

• Any prescribed medication

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Muscle Tightness

Intervention

Other:
• Foam rolling
Group A will be treated with foam rolling effect on quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscle length. 5 min cycle ergometry, 6 min foam rolling 3 times for 30sec.For three session per week will be given atleast for 2 months.
• Stretching exercises
Group B will be treated with stretching exercises effect on quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscle length. 5 min cycle ergometry, 6 min foam rolling 3 times for 30sec.For three session per week will be given atleast for 2 months.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	University of Lahore	Lahore	Punjab

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)	It is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about the person's ability to perform task. The LESF can be used by clinicians as a measure of patient's initial function ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals.	8th Week
Primary	. Goniometric:	It is an instrument which measures the available range of motion at a joint. To measure lower extremity muscles range of motion i.e. quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscle length	8th Week