Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Therapeutic Cupping on Hamstring Tightness Among Football Players

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Range of Motion; Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; Flexibility; Hamstring Tightness
• Interventions: Other: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; Other: Therapeutic Cupping Technique

• Registration Number: NCT06197971
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Group B will receive Therapeutic Cupping.

Detailed Description

The objective of the study is to determine the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Therapeutic Cupping on Hamstring tightness among football players. The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A \& B through sealed envelope method by Non-probability Convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in Group A will receive Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Group B will receive Therapeutic Cupping. Players will be assessed by Numeric pain rating scale, Universal Goniometer and Sit \& Reach Test after the completion of treatment at 6 weeks.

The data will be analyzed by SPSS, version 25. Statistical significance is P=0.05.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-20
• Study First Submitted: 2023-12-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-12-26
• Status Verified: 2024-01
• Study First Posted: 2024-01-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-01-28
• Last Update Posted: 2024-01-30
• Primary Completion: 2024-02-20
• Study Completion: 2024-02-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Age (18-25),Male Gender Only,
• Football Players, Bilateral Hamstring Tightness,
• Previous hamstring injury in the last 6 months,
• Positive SLR test,
• Positive Passive/Active Knee Extension test

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Exclusion Criteria

• Malignancy of lower limb,
• History of Lower Limb fracture in the last 6 months,
• Post-surgical condition from past 6 months,
• Neurological Conditions such as SLE, Herpes zoster, parkinsonism, Shingles disease, Musculoskeletal disorders like adductor tendinopathy, low back pain, knee injuries, hip injuries,
• Skin Allergies.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization	Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization	The therapist will assess the hamstrings to identify areas of restriction or dysfunction. They will use the Graston Technique instruments to apply strokes and movements along the length of the muscle fibers. Sweeping strokes, cross-fiber friction, and circular motions patterns will be applied. The duration of the IASTM treatment will be 15-30 minutes.
Therapeutic Cupping Technique	Therapeutic Cupping Technique	After thorough assessment of the Hamstring area, a thin layer of lubricant will be applied on the area about to be cupped. Stationary cupping technique will be used for a duration of 5-15 minutes with multiple Silicone Cups applied on the Hamstrings. For cupping the hamstrings, cups with a diameter of around 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.8 to 6.4 cm) will be suitable considering the large area of treatment

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hamstring pain	pre and 6 weeks post interventional	Patient level of pain will be assessed by using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) ranging from 0 to 10
Range of motion	pre and 6 weeks post interventional	A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint.
Flexibility	pre and 6 weeks post interventional	The sit and reach test will be used to assess the flexibility of the hamstring muscles.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pakistan sports board; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan