Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gastrocnemius Stiffness and Ankle Range of Motion
Lead Sponsor:
University of Primorska
Conditions:
Muscle Stiffness
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will examine whether a technique called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) can reduce stiffness in the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) and improve ankle mobility. Muscle stiff...
Detailed Description
This interventional study aims to evaluate the acute effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on the stiffness of the gastrocnemius muscle and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 45 years
- Healthy individuals without current lower limb injury
- No history of surgery to the ankle, knee, or calf
- Able to perform the weight-bearing lunge test without assistance
- Willing to refrain from intense lower-limb exercise 24 hours before testing
Exclusion
- Current or recent (past 3 months) lower limb musculoskeletal pain or injury
- Known neuromuscular or vascular disorders affecting the lower extremity
- Use of medications affecting muscle tone or flexibility within 48 hours prior to testing
- Previous adverse reactions to manual therapy or IASTM
- Skin lesions, bruising, or conditions over the gastrocnemius that contraindicate IASTM
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 24 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06934694
Start Date
April 24 2025
End Date
June 15 2025
Last Update
April 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola
Izola, Izola, Slovenia, 6310