Comparison Between Effects of Active Release Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation on Adductor Strain in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Adductor Strain
• Interventions: Procedure: Cryotherapy; Procedure: Strengthening of adductors; Procedure: Active release technique; Procedure: Post-Isometric Relaxation

• Registration Number: NCT06387602
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and post-isometric relaxation on adductor strain in mixed martial arts fighters.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and post-isometric relaxation on adductor strain in mixed martial arts fighters on flexibility, pain, range of motion, and functionality, in adults (age: 20-35 years )

1. Numeric pain rating scale

2. Goniometer

3. Bent Knee Fall Out Test

4. Lower extremity functional scale Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.

Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post-intervention scores will be recorded.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2023-11-20
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-23
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-29
• Study Completion: 2024-11-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Both male and female genders
• Ages 20-35 years
• Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters involved in kicking, sprinting, jumping, hiking
• Grade 1 or 2 adductor strain
• Clinical adductor dysfunction (pain reproduced by palpation of the enthesis, passive stretching of the adductors, and active resisted adduction)
• Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) 1-8
• Positive Bent Knee Fall Out (BKFO test)

Exclusion Criteria

• Any clinical or radiographic evidence of pathological involvement of the hip joint (femoroacetabular impingement: pincer and/or cam features, dysplasia)
• Grade 3 adductor strain
• History of recent fracture

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
ART Group	Cryotherapy	Week 1 CRYOTHERAPY STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE Week 2 STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
ART Group	Active release technique	Week 1 CRYOTHERAPY STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE Week 2 STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
ART Group	Strengthening of adductors	Week 1 CRYOTHERAPY STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE Week 2 STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
PIR Group	Post-Isometric Relaxation	Week 1 CRYOTHERAPY STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION Week 2 STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION
PIR Group	Cryotherapy	Week 1 CRYOTHERAPY STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION Week 2 STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION
PIR Group	Strengthening of adductors	Week 1 CRYOTHERAPY STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION Week 2 STRENGTHENING OF ADDUCTORS Adductor Isometrics Side-lying adductor strengthening Adductor resistance with stepper POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Intensity	2 weeks	Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): ICC (0.93-0.96) It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.
Range of motion	2 weeks	It will be measured through goniometer
Flexibility	2 weeks	It will be measured through bent knee fall out test
Functionality	2 weeks	It will be measured through lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan