Investigation Of The Acute Effect Of Device-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique on Physical Fitness Parameters In Healthy Individuals
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Nuh Naci Yazgan University
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Flexibility
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on the acute effects of physical fitness parameters in healthy male individuals. 24 volunteers are included in this study who have been divided into two groups such that one part is an IASTM and the other part is a control group. The physical activity levels of the individuals participating in the study were determined using the short form of the International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (IPAQ). Individuals; their aerobic capacity is the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT), muscle strength values are digital dynamometer, muscle flexibility values are sit-reach and quadriceps flexibility test, fatigue values are Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and Modified Borg Scale, agility assessment is T-Test, and balance assessment is evaluated with a stabilometer device.
Detailed Description
METHOD
Participants
This study was planned as a randomized, parallel-group clinical trial. A total of 24 individuals, 12 in the IASTM group and 12 in the control group were included in the study. We calculated (G*Power Version 3.1.9.4, Franz Faul, Universitat Kiel, Düsseldorf, Germany) a power of 95% with 0.05 significance, a difference to be detected of 6.88 cm, and a standard deviation of 5.22 cm in hamstring flexibility, generating a sample of 12 individuals per group (Figure 1).
Volunteer individuals aged between 18 and 25 years, who could cooperate with the tests and who did not have any diagnosed orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, vestibular, and neurological diseases were included in the study. Those who had an allergic reaction during the IASTM application and those who had an acute infection in the last 15 days were excluded. The data were collected from March 2022 to July 2022.
Randomization This study, which was conducted to examine the acute effect of IASTM on physical fitness parameters, was planned as a randomized controlled parallel trial. The sealed envelope method was used for randomization. The procedure was designed by a researcher who was not involved in other aspects of the protocol. All participants were recruited into groups using pre-numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 25 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age range between 18-25 years,
- •Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study were included.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Those with diagnosed cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, skin disease and vestibular diseases,
- •Those who have had an acute infection in the last fifteen days
- •Individuals who showed and/or were at risk of allergic reactions during ADYDM application were not included in the study.
Arms & Interventions
IASTM Group
Individuals were positioned on the stretcher so that the area to be applied was exposed. ADYDM to be applied to ensure comfortable movement of the instrument on the tissue before application baby oil was applied to cover the area. In order to increase the effectiveness of the application suggestions were made to the person to relax. Application ADYDM for each muscle group tool (Figure 3.4) for 5 minutes. The occurrence of allergic reactions on the skin the test was terminated.
Intervention: INSTRUMENTAL-ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUE (Other)
Control Group
The control group was kept for 30 minutes without ADYDM application and then muscle strength assessment, flexibility assessment, agility assessment, balance assessment and finally aerobic capacity assessment were performed respectively.
Intervention: NO INTERVENTION (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Flexibility
Time Frame: up to six week
Hamstring flexibility measurements of the individuals were performed with a sit-and-reach test using a flexibility bench. Quadriceps flexibility was assessed by placing both hips in a neutral position while the subject lay in the prone position.
Secondary Outcomes
- Fatique(up to six week)
- Agility(up to six week)
- Muscle Strength(up to six week)
- Balance(up to six week)
- Exercise Capacity(up to six week)
Investigators
Ukbe Sirayder
Sub-Investigator
Nuh Naci Yazgan University