Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition in Amateur Football Players With Shin Splints.
NCT Number: NCT06501430
Status: RECRUITING
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Phases: NA
Conditions: Shin Splint
Interventions: OTHER: Heating Therapy|OTHER: Manual Soft tissue Release
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Sex: ALL
Age: ADULT
Enrollment: 16
Study Design: Allocation: RANDOMIZED|Intervention Model: PARALLEL|Masking: DOUBLE (PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR)|Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
Start Date: 2023-12-23
Completion Date: 2024-07
Locations: Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore, Punjab, 05450, Pakistan

Summary:
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition in treating shin splints among amateur footballers aged 18-30 from SA Gardens Football Club, Lahore. Participants will be recruited through non-probability convenient sampling and randomly assigned into two groups using random number sampling. A single-blind approach will be employed, with one group receiving Autogenic Inhibition treatment and the other receiving Reciprocal Inhibition treatment over a period of four weeks, with three sessions per week. The study will measure outcomes including pain alleviation, improvement in range of motion (ROM), enhanced function, and improved sports performance. This research seeks to provide insights into the benefits of muscle energy techniques for athletes with shin splints, contributing valuable knowledge to sports medicine and rehabilitation practices.

Primary Outcome Measures: Pain: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), NPRS is a reliable tool when measuring pain., 1st day and 12th week.|Ranges of Motion: Goniometery, The testing position will supine laying with foot in a resting position and towel rolled under ankle, the goniometer center will be on either of the malleolus. The proximal arm will be placed parallel to the ground or tibia/fibula. The distal arm will be moved with the movement of foot into dorsiflexion or plantarflexion., 1st day and 12th week.|Function: Lower Extremity Functioning Scale (LEFS), LFS is reliable tool to measure lower extremity functional status. It will take 2-5 minutes with each subject to take th readings., 1st day and 12th week.|Performance: 60m yard test, 1.60m yard test Athlete to sprint as fast as possible over 60 metres after warming up for 10 minutes. The assistant marks out a 60-metre straight section on the track with cones. The assistant gives the command "GO" and starts the stopwatch. The athlete sprints as fast as possible over the 60 metres. The assistant stops the stopwatch as the athlete's torso crosses the finishing line and records the time., 1st day and 12th week.|Performance: Yoyo Test, Yoyo test: Subject performs an appropriate warm-up. Use cones to mark out two lines 20 meters apart as per the diagram. The participants start with their foot behind one of the lines, and begin running when instructed. They continue running between the two lines, turning when signaled by the recorded beeps. After each minute or so, the pace gets quicker. If the line is not reached in time the subject must run to the line, turn and try to catch up with the pace within 2 more 'beeps. The test is stopped if the subject fails to catch up with the pace within the two ends., 1st day and 12th week.