Clinical trial NCT05192070: Investigation of the Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment and Stretching Exercise on Balance and Performance
Official title: Investigation of the Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment and Stretching Exercise on Balance and Performance
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy
Keywords: percussion massage therapy
dynamic stretching
static stretching
Lead sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2022-01-14
Enrollment: 48
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 20
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

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.

Eligibility criteria: 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

Primary outcomes:
measure: Horizontal jumping test
timeFrame: 2 minutes
measure: T drills test
timeFrame: 3 minutes
measure: BecureBalance measurement
timeFrame: 10 minutes
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Istanbul
country: Turkey
facility: Istanbul Medipol University
Study officials:
affiliation: Medipol University
name: Burak Menek
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
References:
citation: Konrad A, Glashuttner C, Reiner MM, Bernsteiner D, Tilp M. The Acute Effects of a Percussive Massage Treatment with a Hypervolt Device on Plantar Flexor Muscles' Range of Motion and Performance. J Sports Sci Med. 2020 Nov 19;19(4):690-694. eCollection 2020 Dec.