Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Therapeutic Cupping on Hamstring Tightness Among Football Players

January 28, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Therapeutic Cupping on Hamstring Tightness Among Football Players

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Group B will receive Therapeutic Cupping.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The objective of the study is to determine the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Therapeutic Cupping on Hamstring tightness among football players. The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A & B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Group B will receive Therapeutic Cupping. Players will be assessed by Numeric pain rating scale, Universal Goniometer and Sit & Reach Test after the completion of treatment at 6 weeks.

The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P=0.05.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 53700
        • Recruiting
        • Pakistan Sports Board
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Sikander Naseer, DPT
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Imran Ghafoor, M Phil

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age (18-25),Male Gender Only,
  • Football Players, Bilateral Hamstring Tightness,
  • Previous hamstring injury in the last 6 months,
  • Positive SLR test,
  • Positive Passive/Active Knee Extension test

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Malignancy of lower limb,
  • History of Lower Limb fracture in the last 6 months,
  • Post-surgical condition from past 6 months,
  • Neurological Conditions such as SLE, Herpes zoster, parkinsonism, Shingles disease, Musculoskeletal disorders like adductor tendinopathy, low back pain, knee injuries, hip injuries,
  • Skin Allergies.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
The therapist will assess the hamstrings to identify areas of restriction or dysfunction. They will use the Graston Technique instruments to apply strokes and movements along the length of the muscle fibers. Sweeping strokes, cross-fiber friction, and circular motions patterns will be applied. The duration of the IASTM treatment will be 15-30 minutes.
Other: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Graston Technique instruments to apply strokes and movements along the length of the muscle fibers. Sweeping strokes, cross-fiber friction, and circular motions patterns will be applied on hamstring muscles.
Other: Therapeutic Cupping Technique
After thorough assessment of the Hamstring area, a thin layer of lubricant will be applied on the area about to be cupped. Stationary cupping technique will be used for a duration of 5-15 minutes with multiple Silicone Cups applied on the Hamstrings. For cupping the hamstrings, cups with a diameter of around 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.8 to 6.4 cm) will be suitable considering the large area of treatment
Other: Therapeutic Cupping Technique
Stationary cupping technique will be used for a duration of 5-15 minutes with multiple Silicone Cups applied on the Hamstrings.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Range of motion
Time Frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional
A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint.
pre and 6 weeks post interventional
Flexibility
Time Frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional
The sit and reach test will be used to assess the flexibility of the hamstring muscles.
pre and 6 weeks post interventional
Hamstring pain
Time Frame: pre and 6 weeks post interventional
Patient level of pain will be assessed by using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) ranging from 0 to 10
pre and 6 weeks post interventional

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sikander Naseer, DPT, Study Principal Investigator

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 20, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 26, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 26, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

January 9, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 30, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 28, 2024

Last Verified

January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/23/0461

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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