Status:
COMPLETED
Immediate Effects of Graston Massage on Muscle Properties and Performance in Elite Female Handball Players
Lead Sponsor:
Giresun University
Conditions:
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness
Eligibility:
FEMALE
19-27 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of Graston massage on muscle mechanical properties and sports performance in elite handball players with isolated gastrocnemius tightness.
Detailed Description
Handball is a high-paced competitive sport that requires advanced physical demands. The ability to achieve the desired performance in handball is influenced by the functionality of the lower extremiti...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must have IGT in at least one leg.
- Age range must be between 19-27 years.
- Must have been a licensed handball player for at least the past five years.
- Must not have undergone any surgical operation in the past year.
Exclusion
- Participants who are in their menstrual period will be excluded from the study.
- Those who have used pharmacological products classified as muscle relaxants or derivatives within the last 24 hours will be excluded.
- Those who do not meet the inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06911580
Start Date
November 1 2024
End Date
February 20 2025
Last Update
April 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Giresun University
Giresun, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye), 28200