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

Completed

• Conditions: 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

Aim of the current study is to find the immediate effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on flexibility and performance in long distance runners with iliotibial band tightness.

Primary hypothesis for current study is both IASTM and Foam rolling will have similar effects on flexibility and performance in long distance runners with iliotibial band tightness.

Need of the study is to find out immediate effects of IASTM on iliotibial band tightness and performance in ling distance runners as evidence supporting the immediate effect of IASTM on iliotibial band tightness in running population on flexibility and performance are very limited.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-10
• Study Completion: 2024-05-30
• Last Update Posted: 2024-09-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 52

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 tightness	Immediately post intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
5km run time	post 48 hrs

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabiliation College of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabiliation College of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Vedant Ballal

Principal investigator

9834430621

vedantballal184@gmail.com