Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization at Different Muscle Lengths

September 16, 2024 updated by: Matej Voglar, University of Primorska

Immediate Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization at Different Muscle Lengths

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.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

24

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 Locations

  • Slovenia
    • Primorska
      • Izola, Primorska, Slovenia, 6310
        • University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences

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:

  • 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.

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Treated segment - stretched
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization will be completed with the calf muscles in a shortened position (30° knee flexion and full ankle plantar flexion).
Other: Instrument 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°.
Other Names:
  • Stretching
Experimental: Treated segment - shortened
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization will be completed with the calf muscles in a lengthened position (full knee extension and approximately 0° ankle dorsiflexion).
Other: Instrument 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°.
Other Names:
  • Stretching

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain pressure threshold
Time Frame: 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.
30 minutes
Passive dorsiflexion range of motion
Time Frame: 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.
30 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Stand and reach test
Time Frame: 30 minutes
With the help of a standardized measuring tool, participants will activelly bend as low as possible.
30 minutes
Lumbar spine flexibility
Time Frame: 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.
30 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Primorska

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 5, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 15, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 16, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

September 19, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

September 19, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2024

Last Verified

September 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IASTM_effects

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

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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