To compare effects of myofascial release and static stretching in improving flexibility and performance of calf muscle in runners.
Design
The study groups are myofascial release and static stretching. study conducted in phase 1. sample size is 30 which is calculated by online software epitool. the study is randomized clinical trial in which groups are randomized by using random number table method. study is double blinded in which participant, investigator, physiotherapist and outcome acessors are masked. the allocation was concealed.
Settings and conduct
The data was collected from Punjab university sports complex and wapda sports complex Lahore Pakistan. the participants are unaware of which treatment is given, investigator and physiotherapist are unaware of study groups and outcome assessors are unaware of results and treatment techniques. so they are blinded during data collection.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Runners who have at least 5 years athletic practice, power leg, do not have previous surgery of lower limb and no injury in past 2 months are included. athletes having heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, leg injury, wound on calf muscles, knee pain, knee fracture are excluded.
Intervention groups
There are two intervention groups. in one group myofascial release technique which include direct pressure and slow sweeping pressure is applied for 2 minute with interval of 1 minute and in other group static stretching is applied for 30 seconds with 15 seconds interval.
Main outcome variables
Pain was assessed by using Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Data was collected by Knee to wall test, Sit and reach test, Single leg standing heel raise test and Single leg hop for distance.
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20210725051979N1
Registration date:2021-08-20, 1400/05/29
Registration timing:registered_while_recruiting
Last update:2021-08-20, 1400/05/29
Update count:0
Registration date
2021-08-20, 1400/05/29
Registrant information
Name
Ifra Javed
Name of organization / entity
Riphah International University Lahore campus
Country
Pakistan
Phone
+92 42 58737431
Email address
ifrajaved41@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2021-05-05, 1400/02/15
Expected recruitment end date
2021-09-02, 1400/06/11
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
EFFECTS OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE VERSUS STATIC STRETCHING IN CALF MUSCLES SORENESS IN RUNNERS ON FLEXIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE
Public title
Effects of interventional techniques in calf muscle soreness in runners
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Players who have at least 5 years’ athletic practice
Runners
Healthy individual
Power leg
No previous history of lower limb surgical procedure
In past 2 months no history of lower limb injury
Exclusion criteria:
Athletes having heart disease
Leg injury
Wound on calf muscles
Sprain and strain of ankle
Knee pain
Knee Fracture
Deep vein thrombosis
Age
From 20 years old to 40 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
Participant
Care provider
Investigator
Outcome assessor
Data analyser
Sample size
Target sample size:
30
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
simple randomization method is used. individuals are randomized in two groups by using random number table method. stratified randomization is done. allocation was concealed.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
athletes who are participated in the study are unaware of which treatment is given. investigator is unaware of study groups. physiotherapist who is giving treatment is unaware of other treatment technique that is given to other group. data collectors are unaware of readings of other groups. outcome assessors do not know the result of other group.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Other
Other design features
the study conducted was randomized clinical trial
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of Riphah International University
Street address
28-M Quaid-e-Azam industrial estate, Kot lakhpath, Lahore Pakistan
City
Lahore
Postal code
54000
Approval date
2021-06-15, 1400/03/25
Ethics committee reference number
REC/RCR & AHS/20/0403
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Healthy runners
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Flexibility and performance
Timepoint
Before intervention and after intervention
Method of measurement
Flexibility is measured by using knee to wall test and sit and reach test. performance is measured by single leg heel raise test and single leg hop for distance.
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group 1: "Myofascial release"
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Intervention group 2: Static stretching
Category
Rehabilitation
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Riphah International University
Full name of responsible person
Dr shakil ur rehman
Street address
28-M Quaid-e-Azam industrial estate, Kot lakhpath, Lahore Pakistan
City
Lahore
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 42 58737528
Email
www.riphah@edu.pk
Web page address
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Riphah International University Lahore
Full name of responsible person
Dr shakil ur rehman
Street address
28-M Quaid-e-Azam industrial estate, Kot lakhpath, Lahore Pakistan
City
Lahore
Postal code
54000
Email
www.riphah@edu.pk
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Riphah International University Lahore
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Private
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Riphah International University Lahore
Full name of responsible person
IFRA
Position
Student
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
house 107 Nargis block Allama iqbal town Lahore pakistan
City
Lahore
Province
Punjab
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 42 58737431
Email
ifrajaved41@gmail.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Riphah International University Lahore
Full name of responsible person
IFRA
Position
Student
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
house 107 nargis block Allama iqbal town Lahore Pakistan
City
Lahore
Province
Punjab
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 42 58737431
Email
ifrajaved41@gmail.com
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Riphah International University Lahore
Full name of responsible person
Ifra
Position
Student
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
House 107 Nargis block Allama iqbal town Lahore Pakistan
City
Lahore
Province
Punjab
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 42 58737431
Email
ifrajaved41@gmail.com
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available