Clinical trial NCT05732259: Comparative Effect Of Percussive Therapy Device And Manual Myofascial Release Technique
Official title: Comparative Effect Of Percussive Therapy Device And Manual Myofascial Release Technique To Improve Hamstrings Flexibility In Traffic Wardens
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Hamstring Sprain
Lead sponsor: Sehat Medical Complex
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2023-02-16
Enrollment: 30
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 35
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The present study was concerned with the comparison of effect of Theragun PRO and manual myofascial release technique to improve Hamstrings Flexibility in healthy Adults. It was randomized clinical trial on two groups one got percussion therapy by theragun PRO and other got treatment through manual myofascial release technique. The outcome measure was hamstring flexibility.

Detailed description: Muscular flexibility is an important aspect of normal human function. Limited flexibility has been shown to predispose a person to reduce quality of life. Several studies developed protocols to improve flexibility of muscles, including manual myofascial release techniques, Stretching techniques or Percussive therapy. The studies about the effects of fascia relaxation and stretching techniques on flexibility reported that fascia relaxation increased flexibility of hamstrings. Many treatments likely combines the elements of a conventional massage and vibration therapy.

There is a lack of scientific evidence as to how and if percussive massage treatment affects ROM and muscle strength. To date, there are many studies on effect of percussive therapy on different muscle group, but investigators did not find work on hamstring muscle group. Therefore, it is aimed to find Comparative effect of Percussive therapy device and manual myofascial release technique to improve Hamstrings Flexibility in healthy Adults.

This was a Randomized clinical trial. Sample was taken through simple random sampling. Investigators will perform randomized clinical trial on two groups one got percussion therapy by theragun PRO and other got treatment through manual myofascial release technique. The outcome measure was hamstring flexibility.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-35 years
* Male gender
* Traffic wardens with 5 years field experience
* Participants labeled by Orthopedic surgeon/Physician with reduced flexibility of hamstring muscle group (Unilateral or Bilateral)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any history of Low back pain.
* Any traumatic History of lower extremity.
* Arthritis
* Sprain or Strain

Primary outcomes:
measure: Sit to Reach Test (Change is being assessed)
timeFrame: Change from Baseline range of motion at day 4
measure: Active knee extension test (Change is being assessed)
timeFrame: Change from Baseline range of motion at day 4
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Sehat Medical Complex, Lahore
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: University of Lahore
name: Zaid Mughal, DPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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