Investigation of the Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment and Stretching Exercise on Balance and Performance

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy
• Interventions: Other: Percussive Massage Group; Other: Dynamic stretching group; Other: Static stretching group

• Registration Number: NCT05192070
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Brief Summary

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the acute effects of Percussion Massage Therapy and stretching exercises on balance, horizontal jumping and performance in healthy individuals. It was planned to include 45 individuals in the study. Participants will be randomly divided into 3 groups. Horizontal jumping distance, T-Drill test and balance assessment will be done for all participants. After the evaluation, percussion massage therapy will be given to the 1st group, dynamic stretching exercises to the 2nd group, and static stretching exercises to the 3rd group. All measurements will be repeated after the intervention.

Detailed Description

48 healthy individuals meeting the inclusion criteria of Istanbul Medipol University will be included in the study. Individuals who are at a level to perform performance tests, who have not undergone orthopedic surgery in any of their regions, who do not have problems in running and during sudden turns, and who do not have a professional sports background will be included in the study. Individuals with a history of trauma, anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures, diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases, being included in the physiotherapy program in the last 6 months, and those with pain in any region will be excluded from the study. Before the study, demographic information, horizontal jump test, T-Test and Fizyosoft balance system will be evaluated with both feet and one foot with eyes open and closed. After the evaluation, percussion massage therapy will be given to the 1st group, dynamic stretching exercises to the 2nd group, and static stretching exercises to the 3rd group. All measurements will be repeated after the intervention.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-12-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-01-12
• Study First Posted: 2022-01-14
• Study Start: 2022-01-25
• Primary Completion: 2022-02-20
• Status Verified: 2022-03
• Study Completion: 2022-03-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2022-03-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

• Capable of performing performance tests
• Those who have not undergone orthopedic surgery in any region
• Having no problems during running and sudden turns
• Individuals who do not have a professional sports background

Exclusion Criteria

• Trauma history
• Anatomical deformities and skeletal system fractures
• Diagnosed orthopedic or rheumatological diseases
• Being included in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months
• Individuals with pain in any part of the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Percussive Massage Group	Percussive Massage Group	Quadriceps, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles of the participants will done massage for 3 minutes with a hypervolt massage device.
Dynamic stretching group	Dynamic stretching group	Dynamic stretching will be performed for the quadriceps, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles of the participants with 10 repetitions.
Static stretching group	Static stretching group	Static stretching will be performed for the quadriceps, hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles of the participants with 10 repetitions.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
T drills test	3 minutes	It consists of a 9.14 meter forward sprint, 4.57 meter side step to the left, 9.14 meter slide step to the right, 4.57 meter side step to the left, and 9.14 meter backward steps. From the starting point, before starting the run, the individuals are told to take a forward bending motion for at least 3 seconds. The results of the measurement are recorded in seconds. The best score in three attempts will be recorded.
BecureBalance measurement	10 minutes	Fizyosoft Becure Balance System balance evaluation protocol will be evaluated as 30 seconds of two-foot balance with eyes open and closed, and 30 seconds of balance with one foot with eyes open and closed.
Horizontal jumping test	2 minutes	The starting line is drawn on a flat surface. A tape measure is placed on the floor from the starting line forward and the athletes are asked to take a position with the tips of both toes pointing towards the back of the previously determined line. The distance jumped is measured in cm after the athletes are asked to have their knees bent while their arms are parallel to the floor and knees, and to jump forward as much as possible by swinging their arms and legs quickly.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Medipol University; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey