Immediate Effects of Two IASTM Tools on Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Mobility
Acute Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using Lower-Cost and Higher-Cost Tools Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) performed with two different commercially available tools on posterior lower-leg tissue stiffness and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in healthy young adults. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of three parallel groups: IASTM using a higher-cost tool, IASTM using a lower-cost tool, or passive rest without IASTM.
Tissue stiffness at predefined posterior lower-leg sites and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion will be assessed before and immediately after the intervention or equivalent rest period. A single lower limb will be assessed in each participant. Participants receiving IASTM will additionally rate the pleasantness of the intervention and their perceived relaxation after the intervention.
The study will determine whether IASTM produces immediate changes in tissue stiffness and ankle dorsiflexion compared with passive rest and whether these effects differ between the two IASTM tools.
Přehled studie
Postavení
Postavení
Podmínky
Podmínky
Intervence / Léčba
Intervence / Léčba
Detailní popis
Healthy adults aged 18 to 30 years will be randomly allocated to one of three parallel groups: higher-cost IASTM, lower-cost IASTM, or passive control. Only one lower limb will be assessed in each participant; the contralateral limb will not serve as a control.
Before and immediately after the intervention or control period, tissue stiffness will be assessed using MyotonPRO (Myoton AS, Tallinn, Estonia) at four predefined locations: the medial gastrocnemius, lateral gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon. Gastrocnemius measurement locations will be identified at one-third of the respective anatomical reference distances described in the protocol. The soleus measurement will be performed medially at one-third of the distance from the medial malleolus toward the medial femoral condyle. The Achilles tendon will be assessed 2 cm proximal to the calcaneus. Two consecutive measurements will be obtained at each site at each assessment, and their mean will be used for analysis.
Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion will be assessed using a digital inclinometer positioned on the lateral aspect of the lower leg during a weight-bearing lunge performed while maintaining the assessed knee extended and the heel in contact with the floor.
Participants in either IASTM group will receive a six-minute standardized treatment of the posterior lower-leg region. The first minute will consist of familiarization with the instrument, desensitization, and application of IASTM cream. This will be followed by five minutes of treatment using long gliding strokes along the direction of the muscle fibers, with the instrument held at approximately a 45-degree angle. Treatment intensity will be adjusted to produce slight pain or moderate discomfort. The treatment protocol will be identical between IASTM groups except for the tool used.
Participants allocated to the control group will rest passively for an equivalent six-minute period without receiving IASTM. Participants receiving IASTM will rate intervention pleasantness and perceived relaxation immediately after treatment using 0-to-10 numerical rating scales.
Typ studie
Typ studie
Zápis (Odhadovaný)
Zápis
Fáze
Fáze
- Nelze použít
Kontakty a umístění
Studijní kontakt
Studijní kontakt
- Jméno: Žiga Kozinc, PhD
- Telefonní číslo: +386 040161503
- E-mail: ziga.kozinc@s2p.si
Studijní místa
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Urban Municipality of Koper
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Izola, Urban Municipality of Koper, Slovinsko, 6310
- University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola
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Kontakt:
- Ziga Kozinc, PhD
- Telefonní číslo: 040161503
- E-mail: ziga.kozinc@fvz.upr.si
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Kritéria účasti
Kritéria způsobilosti
Kritéria způsobilosti
Věk způsobilý ke studiu
- Dospělý
Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky
Popis
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 40 years
- Healthy volunteer
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current or previous lower-limb injury
- Neuromuscular disorder
- Neurological disorder
Studijní plán
Jak je studie koncipována?
Detaily designu
- Primární účel: Základní věda
- Přidělení: Randomizované
- Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
- Maskování: Žádné (otevřený štítek)
Počet zbraní
Zbraně a zásahy
Skupina účastníků / ArmSkupina účastníků / Arm |
Intervence / LéčbaIntervence / Léčba |
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Experimentální: Higher-Cost IASTM
Participants will receive a standardized six-minute IASTM intervention to the posterior lower-leg region using the higher-cost IASTM tool.
The first minute will include familiarization, desensitization, and application of IASTM cream, followed by five minutes of standardized treatment.
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A six-minute standardized IASTM intervention applied to the posterior lower-leg region using a higher-cost IASTM tool.
The first minute consists of familiarization, desensitization, and application of IASTM cream, followed by five minutes of long gliding strokes along the direction of the muscle fibers.
The instrument is held at approximately 45 degrees and treatment intensity is adjusted to slight pain or moderate discomfort.
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Aktivní komparátor: Lower-Cost IASTM
Participants will receive the same standardized six-minute IASTM intervention to the posterior lower-leg region using the lower-cost IASTM tool.
Treatment duration, technique, instrument angle, treated region, and intensity will be matched to the higher-cost IASTM group.
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The same six-minute standardized IASTM intervention as in the higher-cost tool condition, performed using a lower-cost IASTM tool.
Treatment duration, treated region, stroke direction, instrument angle, and target intensity are standardized between the two IASTM interventions.
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Žádný zásah: Passive Control
Participants will rest passively for six minutes without receiving IASTM.
Measurements will be performed before and immediately after the rest period using the same procedures as in the intervention groups.
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Co je měření studie?
Primární výstupní opatření
Primární výstupní opatření
Měření výsledku |
Popis opatření |
Časové okno |
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Change From Baseline in Medial Gastrocnemius Stiffness
Časové okno: Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Tissue stiffness will be measured using MyotonPRO and expressed in N/m.
Two consecutive measurements will be obtained at each assessment and averaged.
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Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Change From Baseline in Lateral Gastrocnemius Stiffness
Časové okno: Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Tissue stiffness will be measured using MyotonPRO and expressed in N/m.
Two consecutive measurements will be obtained at each assessment and averaged.
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Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Change From Baseline in Soleus Stiffness
Časové okno: Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Tissue stiffness will be measured using MyotonPRO and expressed in N/m.
The measurement site will be located medially at one-third of the distance from the medial malleolus toward the medial femoral condyle.
Two consecutive measurements will be obtained and averaged.
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Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Change From Baseline in Achilles Tendon Stiffness
Časové okno: Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Achilles tendon stiffness will be measured using MyotonPRO and expressed in N/m at a predefined site 2 cm proximal to the calcaneus.
Two consecutive measurements will be obtained and averaged.
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Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Change From Baseline in Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion
Časové okno: Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion will be measured in degrees using a digital inclinometer positioned on the lateral aspect of the lower leg during a weight-bearing lunge with the assessed knee maintained in extension and the heel in contact with the floor.
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Baseline and immediately after the 6-minute intervention or rest period
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Sekundární výstupní opatření
Sekundární výstupní opatření
Měření výsledku |
Popis opatření |
Časové okno |
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Perceived Pleasantness of IASTM
Časové okno: Immediately after the 6-minute IASTM intervention
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Participants receiving IASTM will rate the pleasantness of the intervention on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 0 representing the lowest possible pleasantness and 10 representing the highest possible pleasantness.
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Immediately after the 6-minute IASTM intervention
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Perceived Relaxation After IASTM
Časové okno: Immediately after the 6-minute IASTM intervention
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Participants receiving IASTM will rate their perceived relaxation after the intervention on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 0 representing the lowest possible relaxation and 10 representing the highest possible relaxation.
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Immediately after the 6-minute IASTM intervention
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Sponzor
Sponzor
Termíny studijních záznamů
Hlavní termíny studia
Začátek studia (Odhadovaný)
Začátek studia
Primární dokončení (Odhadovaný)
Primární dokončení
Dokončení studie (Odhadovaný)
Dokončení studie
Termíny zápisu do studia
První předloženo
První předloženo
První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality
První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality
První zveřejněno (Aktuální)
První zveřejněno
Aktualizace studijních záznamů
Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)
Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace
Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality
Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality
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Naposledy ověřeno
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