Effectiveness Of Dry Cupping Vs Tissue Flossing On Pain, Joint Range Of Motion, And Muscle Activity In Recreational Athletes With Delayed Onset Of Muscle Soreness (DOMS): A Comparative Study.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Measured using a visual analog scale (VAS).
研究概览
简要总结
Cupping therapy and tissue flossing are increasingly used in sports rehabilitation for recovery and performance enhancement. Cupping, endorsed by athletes like Michael Phelps and Serena Williams, improves blood flow, reduces pain and fatigue, and promotes relaxation. It is low-cost, non-invasive, and beneficial for athletic recovery. Tissue flossing, a newer technique, involves wrapping elastic bands around joints or muscles to enhance blood flow, reduce tension, and improve range of motion. Both methods aim to support muscle recovery and overall athletic performance.
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common experience among athletes and individuals engaging in intense physical activity, including those involved in recreational sports. It is characterized by muscle pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion (ROM), typically developing 24–72 hours post-exercise. DOMS can negatively affect sports performance, daily functioning, and may decrease motivation and participation in physical activities. Cupping therapy and tissue flossing are increasingly used in sports rehabilitation for recovery and performance enhancement. Cupping, endorsed by athletes like Michael Phelps and Serena Williams, improves blood flow, reduces pain and fatigue, and promotes relaxation. It is low-cost, non-invasive, and beneficial for athletic recovery. Tissue flossing, a newer technique, involves wrapping elastic bands around joints or muscles to enhance blood flow, reduce tension, and improve range of motion. Both methods aim to support muscle recovery and overall athletic performance. Despite the growing popularity of these techniques, there is limited research comparing their effects on DOMS, pain, ROM, and muscle activity in recreational athletes. Electromyography (EMG) provides a valuable tool for assessing muscle activity and function, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of these recovery techniques.
This study aims to determine and compare the effectiveness of dry cupping vs tissue flossing on Pain, Joint Range of Motion, and Muscle Activity of calf muscles in Recreational Athletes with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
Recreational athletes with DOMS will be included in study, will be divided in two groups
Group A - will receive cupping therapy.
Group B - will receive tissue flossing.
· Pre-Intervention: outcome measures will be collected, using VAS, EMG for pain, range of motion and muscle activity in athletes with DOMS.
· Post-Intervention: Outcome measures will be collected after the intervention after 48 hours and 72 hours post-recreational sport activity, using VAS, EMG for the same. Data will be analyzed and result will be interpreted.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 25.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Recreational college athletes (male and female ages 18-25) Participants who engage in recreational athletic activities.
- •Participants experiencing DOMS in the calf muscles.
- •Have no prior experience with cupping or tissue flossing, Willing to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Cupping or Tissue Flossing Contraindications: Participants with contraindications to cupping or tissue flossing, such as:14,15 Skin infections or open wounds Recent scars or tattoos Active bleeding or bleeding disorder Individuals with systemic disorders such as neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory or psychological conditions.
- •Previous Experience: Participants who have previously received cupping or tissue flossing treatments for the same condition.
结局指标
主要结局
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Measured using a visual analog scale (VAS).
时间窗: Pre-Intervention outcome measures will be collected. | Post-Intervention Outcome measures will be collected after the intervention after 48 hours and 72 hours post-recreational sport activity.
次要结局
- Range of Motion Measured using a goniometer.(Muscle Activity Measured using electromyography (EMG).)
研究者
Rahul Chakraborty
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP)