NCT06086600

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Dynamic Oscillatory Stretch Technique in Females Wearing High Heels

Comparison of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Dynamic Oscillatory Stretch Technique in Females Wearing High Heels

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 54 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Rationale of this research is to compare the effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and dynamic oscillatory stretch technique on gastro soleus muscles flexibility with shortened calf muscle-tendon unit (MTU),thicker and stiffer Achilles tendon in individual wearing high heel. This study will observe effect in all range of motion of ankle joint. In Pakistan no previous research is conducted, that compare the effect of IASTM and DOST in females wearing high heel.

Detailed description

Regular wearing of high heels would lead to shortening of the fascicles of the gastrocnemius muscle together with changes in the mechanical properties of the Achilles' Tendon, by the continuous ankle plantar flexion cause by the heel lift resulting in functional alteration. The purpose of the study is to identify the optimal technique for alleviating the symptoms in patients with high heel syndrome. It is a randomized controlled trial.Sample size is total 54 participants which would be divided into two groups, 27 each.Non-probability Convenience Sampling will be used and participants are randomly assigned into GROUP A(IASTM) and GROUP B (DOST) through sealed envelope methods after baseline assessment. All participants in both groups were evaluated on two occasions: (i) baseline (ii) at 12th session.

Conditions

• Behavior, Social

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization	give gentle strokes from proximal to distal to check for trigger point or taut band. After knowing the exact location, give gentle strokes with minimal pressure in all directions by keeping the instrument in 30 to 60 degree angle. Application time will be between 40- 120 seconds. Conventional treatment will include * Hot pack for 10-15 min (calf muscles) * Stretching exercises of gastro-soleus (10reps x 2Sets). * Post session : Cold pack for 5 minutes (calf muscles)
OTHER	Dynamic oscillatory stretch technique	Passively dorsiflexe the ankle to a point of the first stretch sensation. The next component to DOS, 2- second, passive stretch with slow oscillations at end range was applied. This procedure is repeated 10 times in each set with total of 3 sets .Therefore,10reps x2 second hold oscillation x 3 sets are given.Conventional treatment will include * Hot pack for 10-15 min (calf muscles) * Stretching exercises of gastro-soleus (10reps x 2Sets). * Post session : Cold pack for 5 minutes (calf muscles

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-10
• Primary completion: 2024-01-15
• Completion: 2024-01-15
• First posted: 2023-10-17
• Last updated: 2023-10-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan