Investigation of the Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment and Stretching Exercise on Balance and Performance

Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Trial

Official title:

Investigation of the Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment and Stretching Exercise on Balance and Performance

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05192070
• Other study ID #: bmenek.
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 25, 2022
• Est. completion date: March 2, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: March 2022
• Source: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the acute effects of Percussion Massage Therapy and stretching exercises on balance, horizontal jumping and performance in healthy individuals. It was planned to include 45 individuals in the study. Participants will be randomly divided into 3 groups. Horizontal jumping distance, T-Drill test and balance assessment will be done for all participants. After the evaluation, percussion massage therapy will be given to the 1st group, dynamic stretching exercises to the 2nd group, and static stretching exercises to the 3rd group. All measurements will be repeated after the intervention.

Description:

48 healthy individuals meeting the inclusion criteria of Istanbul Medipol University will be included in the study. Individuals who are at a level to perform performance tests, who have not undergone orthopedic surgery in any of their regions, who do not have problems in running and during sudden turns, and who do not have a professional sports background will be included in the study. Individuals with a history of trauma, anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures, diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases, being included in the physiotherapy program in the last 6 months, and those with pain in any region will be excluded from the study. Before the study, demographic information, horizontal jump test, T-Test and Fizyosoft balance system will be evaluated with both feet and one foot with eyes open and closed. After the evaluation, percussion massage therapy will be given to the 1st group, dynamic stretching exercises to the 2nd group, and static stretching exercises to the 3rd group. All measurements will be repeated after the intervention.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 48
• Est. completion date: March 2, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: February 20, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Capable of performing performance tests

• Those who have not undergone orthopedic surgery in any region

• Having no problems during running and sudden turns

• Individuals who do not have a professional sports background

Exclusion Criteria:

• Trauma history

• Anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures

• Diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases

• Being included in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months

• Individuals with pain in any part of the study

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Sports Physical Therapy

Intervention

Other:
• Percussive Massage Group
Quadriceps, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles of the participants will done massage for 3 minutes with a hypervolt massage device.
• Dynamic stretching group
Dynamic stretching will be performed for the quadriceps, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles of the participants with 10 repetitions.
• Static stretching group
Static stretching will be performed for the quadriceps, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles of the participants with 10 repetitions.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Istanbul Medipol University	Istanbul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (1)

Konrad A, Glashüttner C, Reiner MM, Bernsteiner D, Tilp M. The Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment with a Hypervolt Device on Plantar Flexor Muscles' Range of Motion and Performance. J Sports Sci Med. 2020 Nov 19;19(4):690-694. eCollection 202 — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Horizontal jumping test	The starting line is drawn on a flat surface. A tape measure is placed on the floor from the starting line forward and the athletes are asked to take a position with the tips of both toes pointing towards the back of the previously determined line. The distance jumped is measured in cm after the athletes are asked to have their knees bent while their arms are parallel to the floor and knees, and to jump forward as much as possible by swinging their arms and legs quickly.	2 minutes
Primary	T drills test	It consists of a 9.14 meter forward sprint, 4.57 meter side step to the left, 9.14 meter slide step to the right, 4.57 meter side step to the left, and 9.14 meter backward steps. From the starting point, before starting the run, the individuals are told to take a forward bending motion for at least 3 seconds. The results of the measurement are recorded in seconds. The best score in three attempts will be recorded.	3 minutes
Primary	BecureBalance measurement	Fizyosoft Becure Balance System balance evaluation protocol will be evaluated as 30 seconds of two-foot balance with eyes open and closed, and 30 seconds of balance with one foot with eyes open and closed.	10 minutes

External Links

•   The Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment with a Hypervolt Device on Plantar Flexor Muscles' Range of Motion and Performance