Effects of Tissue Flossing Technique for Bicipital Tendinitis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Bicipital Tendinitis
• Interventions: Other: Static Stretching Technique; Other: Tissue Flossing Technique

• Registration Number: NCT05033717
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

This project will be a Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of tissue flossing technique versus static stretching exercises of bicep muscle on pain, range of motion and function in patients with bicipital tendinitis, so that we can have best treatment option for them. Duration will be of 6 months. Purposive sampling will be done. Subjects fulfilling eligibility criteria from Allied hospital Faisalabad, will be randomly allocated in two groups via lottery method. Baseline assessment will be done. Group A participants will be given baseline treatment along with tissue flossing. Group B participants will be given stretching exercises along with baseline treatment for two weeks, 3 sessions per week. Post intervention assessment will be done via, Numeric pain rating scale(NPRS),Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (SPADI) and goniometric measurements of shoulder ranges. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 20.

Detailed Description

Inflammation of the bicep tendon is also known as "Bicipital Tendinitis" occurs most commonly in overhead athletes like racquet players, swimmers, gymnasts, tennis players, baseball pitchers, and rowing athletes. Tissue Flossing is a relatively novel practice that initially got recognition in weightlifting athletes. This technique has Japanese origin also known as the "Katsu Technique" or "Blood Flow Restriction technique" BFR. It works on the principle of optimizing the blood circulation to the muscles for fitness, early rehabilitation, and recovery within safe ranges.

The purpose of the current study is to determine the effects of the tissue flossing technique on the physical rehabilitation of bicipital tendinitis. It is a randomized controlled trial with the subjects having a history of bicipital tendinitis, shoulder pain, and recreational athletes with difficulty in overhead activities. Subjects with a history of neurological and psychological disorders, hypertension or heart diseases and with chronic arthritis will be excluded.

Participants will be randomly placed into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will receive bicep-strengthening exercises after flossing. The Control group will receive bicep-strengthening exercises after bicep-stretching exercises. The total duration of this study will be six months with an assessment performed at baseline, before and after the treatment sessions. Numeric Pain rating scale, Goniometer, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analyzed statistically by using parametric or non-parametric tests after the completion of this study.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-08-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-08-27
• Study Start: 2021-08-30
• Study First Posted: 2021-09-05
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-15
• Study Completion: 2021-12-30
• Status Verified: 2022-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-01-03
• Last Update Posted: 2022-01-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

• Bicep tendinitis with age 18 to 45 years
• Subjects with a history of repetitive overhead activities and pain in bicipital groove.
• Recent history of adhesive capsulitis.
• Chronic bicep weakness with history of recreational activities.
• Recreational athletes with history of pain and difficulty in overhead movements

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Exclusion Criteria

• Tumors of joint or bone.
• latex allergy
• Hypertension (i.e., resting systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg)
• Venous thrombotic disease
• Heart disease
• Respiratory disease;
• Dermatitis
• Psychiatric condition e.g depression,
• Recent history of shoulder fracture or humerus fracture.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Hyper-laxity of shoulder joint.
• Instability of shoulder
• Neuromuscular disorder
• Inflammatory disorder

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group B	Static Stretching Technique	Static Stretching exercises
Group A	Tissue Flossing Technique	Tissue Flossing Technique

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Goniometer	2nd Week	A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint. The term Goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gonia, meaning "angle" and metron, meaning "measurement
Shoulder pain and disability index	2nd Week	A shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) is used to measure the pain and disability associated with shoulder pathology. The SPADI is a self-administered index consisting of 13 items divided into two subscales: pain and disability. The SPADI is responsive to change and accurately discriminates among patients who are improved or worsened.
Numeric pain rating scale	2nd Week	The 11-point numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) is a measure of pain in which patients rate their pain ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain), and it has been shown to have concurrent and predictive validity as a measure of pain intensity.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Allied hospital Faisalabad, Pakistan; 🇵🇰 Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan