Effects of IASTM vs. Foam Rolling on Knee and Hip Range of Motion in Soccer Players

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Muscle Tightness
• Interventions: Other: IASTM (FAT); Other: Foam Rolling

• Registration Number: NCT06101615
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is:

To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players.

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players. This is a randomized controlled trial, in which participants will be randomly divided into two groups: group-A and group-B. Group-A will receive intervention IASTM while Group-B will receive foam rolling as intervention. Intervention will be carried out for 8 weeks. Assessment of the range of motions for hip and knee joints will be carried out at baseline, immediately after the session, after four weeks and after five (5) months. The secondary measures of performance used in the study are sit and reach test, 100m sprint speed test, Illinois agility run test.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-08-15
• Status Verified: 2023-10
• Study First Submitted: 2023-10-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-10-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-10-25
• Study First Posted: 2023-10-26
• Last Update Posted: 2023-10-26
• Primary Completion: 2023-11-30
• Study Completion: 2024-01-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals with normal BMI
• Players with at least one year of playing professional soccer and taking at least three training sessions/matches per week.

Exclusion Criteria

• Players with any pathological conditions affecting any of the system.
• Suffering from recent acute unhealed MSK injury/Trauma.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group A	IASTM (FAT)	IASTM Group
Group B	Foam Rolling	Foam Rolling Group

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knee Range of Motion (ROM)	Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months	Knee ROM will be measured using universal goniometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knee Flexibility (Active Knee Extension Test)	Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months	Knee flexibility will be assessed using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test. Assessment of this test will be carried out through a universal goniometer.
Sprint Speed	Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months	Sprint speed will be assessed using the time required to complete 100m Sprint Test.
Knee Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test)	Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months	Knee flexibility will also be assessed using the Sit and Reach Test. Assessment of this test will be carried out through an improvised ruler/measuring tape.
Agility	Baseline, after 8 weeks, and after 5 months	Agility will be measured using the time required to complete the Illinois Agility Run Test (IART).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Riphah International University (RIU); 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan