A trial to study the usage of an instrument and roller for releasing the tightness of lateral thigh muscle and studying its immediate effects on flexibility and performance in long distance runners
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/10/058177
- Lead Sponsor
- Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabiliation College of Physiotherapy
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1.Well trained runner with age 18-40 years
2.Both male and female runners
3.Running experience at least 3 yrs.
4.Having running practice at least 4 days per week
5. Runners with positive modified Ober test measured with inclinometer with angle 26 ° and less.
Exclusion Criteria
Any recent injuries or fracture of Lower limb
Any recent lower limb surgery
Any skin rash or infection
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Iliotibial band tightnessTimepoint: Immediately post intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 5km run timeTimepoint: post 48 hrs