Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique Vs Soft Tissue Mobilization in Leg Spin Bowlers

February 10, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique Versus Cross Friction Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, and Endurance in Leg Spin Bowlers With Rotator Cuff Strain

Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique versus Cross Friction Soft Tissue Mobilization in Leg Spin Bowlers with Rotator cuff strain

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The existing body of research on Pakistani Cyclists lacks comprehensive investigation into the role of sciatic nerve flossing and active release technique, creating a noticeable gap in understanding the impact of such techniques on the performance, improving flexibility, and overall physical well-being of these athletes. Given the unique physical demands of Cyclists and the potential benefits associated with lower limb muscle strength, a focused exploration in this area is crucial to inform training strategies, enhance athletic performance, and contribute to the holistic development of Pakistani cyclists. To determine the comparative impact of sciatic nerve flossing and active release technique on pain, flexibility, and functionality in the lower limbs of cyclists with sciatica.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

34

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

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 0423
        • Jallo Cricket Academy

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

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 16-30 years
  • Symptomatic male bowlers (leg spinners)
  • Pain from at least 2 months
  • Playing regularly from at least 1 year.
  • Difference of ROM as compared to contralateral extremity.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior History of shoulder surgery
  • Shoulder symptoms requiring medical treatment.
  • Cricketers not involved in any other sports.

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: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: post isometric relaxation
17 participants will be in post isometric group, After telling the bowler to calm down, a fresh movement barrier will be activated. This will be done three times a week for four weeks, for a total of five sets of five repetitions.
Other: post isometric relaxation
the athlete will be given instructions to perform a 7-second isometric contraction in the direction of horizontal abduction at about 25% of peak effort, while the examiner will apply an opposing force at the distal humerus.
Experimental: cross friction soft tissue mobilization
17 participants will be in soft tissue mobilization group, Patients in each group will receive12 treatment sessions, 3 days a week for 4 weeks.
Other: cross friction soft tissue mobilization
by identifying the fascia restriction, patients in group B will be treated with the cross friction soft tissue mobilization approach, which comprised applying a low load and prolonged stretch through the knuckles or elbows to the constricted fascia. The therapist will then give the contralateral side of rotation resistance for ten seconds

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS):
Time Frame: 4weeks
The patient's degree of pain is measured using the 11-point NPRS. The words "no pain" on the left and "worst imaginable pain" on the right serve as the scale's anchors. (34) Patients score how much pain they are in right now, as well as how much pain they have had in the past 24 hours.
4weeks
Goniometer
Time Frame: 4weeks
Studies have shown intra-rater reliability for goniometric measurements can vary but often falls within acceptable ranges. For instance, a study reported intra-rater reliability with an intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) ranging from 0.80 to 0.95, indicating good to excellent reliability.
4weeks
Standard test for push-up (STPU) for measuring endurance
Time Frame: 4weeks
Standard push-up test (STPU)" starts from either a prone position or a straight arm support position. Arms are about shoulder-width apart, palms are flat on the ground, and fingers are pointing forward. Legs should be together, ankles flexed, and knees locked. The only parts of the body that touch the ground are the balls of the feet and the palms of the hands. Until the chin, nose, or chest reaches the ground, the body is lowered.
4weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Saad Arif, DPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 24, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 10, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 15, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 22, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/24/0406

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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