Investigation of the Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique on Fascia and Fat Tissue Thickness in Healthy Individuals.

NCT ID: NCT05502497

Last Updated: 2022-08-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

14 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-01

Study Completion Date

2022-10-01

Brief Summary

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Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) technique can be used for non-pathological conditions as it has been shown in previous literature to affect flexibility and normal range of motion. The use of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique has been claimed to be an effective treatment in increasing tissue temperature, reducing adhesion to connective tissue and increasing collagen adaptation and increasing flexibility and normal range of motion. The instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique works on the facial connective tissue in the body. This connective tissue contains "sheaths of collagen, which form the cavities and muscle divisions that mainly cover the organs." In some studies, they stated that instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization increased perfusion, while in some studies they stated that instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization increased blood circulation.

The frequency of ultrasonography (USG) examinations for the musculoskeletal system has increased over time with technological developments and USG has entered daily use in the evaluation of various pathological conditions belonging to this system thanks to its comparable results with MR examinations. The unique advantages of USG such as low cost, easy availability, relatively short examination time, and dynamic real-time comparison with the contralateral side have made it easier to use for musculoskeletal examinations.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique on strength, flexibility, balance, fascia and adipose tissue thickness in healthy individuals.

Detailed Description

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In the study, iASTM will be applied to healthy individuals and the effect of this technique will be examined. Demographic information of individuals will be recorded; Individuals will be evaluated in detail in terms of muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and fascia and adipose tissue thickness.

The work plan; pre-treatment evaluation, followed by treatment, second evaluation immediately after the end of treatment and control evaluation (third evaluation) 1 hour after the end of treatment. The data collection period is planned as 1,5 year.

Conditions

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Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Flexibility Fascia Rehabilitation Strength Balance

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Control Group

Which leg of the individuals will be treated will be determined by tossing a coin. After the toss, the right leg will be applied when the tail comes, and the left leg will be applied when it comes to the heads. The leg to be treated, the treatment group of the individuals; the other leg (the untreated leg) will form the control group of the individuals.

Group Type OTHER

Observational

Intervention Type OTHER

No application will be made to the control group.

IASTM Treatment Group

Which leg of the individuals will be treated will be determined by tossing a coin. After the toss, the right leg will be applied when the tail comes, and the left leg will be applied when it comes to the heads. The leg to be treated, the treatment group of the individuals; the other leg (the untreated leg) will form the control group of the individuals.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

IASTM Technique Application

Intervention Type OTHER

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization will be applied to the legs of the individuals to be treated with ultrasound gel for 2 minutes.

Interventions

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Observational

No application will be made to the control group.

Intervention Type OTHER

IASTM Technique Application

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization will be applied to the legs of the individuals to be treated with ultrasound gel for 2 minutes.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Consists of healthy individuals between the ages of 18-35,
2. No history of orthopedic injury (muscle, tendon, joint capsule, ligament damage or peripheral neuropathy) in the lower extremities in the last 1 year,
3. Being able to express himself without cognitive, cognitive and mental problems,
4. Voluntarily agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Injury to any lower extremity between measurements during the treatment process,
2. Having a BMI over 25,
3. Surgery or arthritis in the last 1 year,
4. Not being able or unwilling to do the tests,
5. Not wanting to leave of their own accord.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Inonu University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Muhammed Usame TAS

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Muhammed Üsame TAŞ, Lecturer

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Inonu University

Locations

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Inonu University

Malatya, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Muhammed Üsame TAŞ, Lecturer

Role: CONTACT

+90 0534 681 25 85 ext. 4848

Facility Contacts

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Muhammed Üsame TAŞ, Lecturer

Role: primary

+90 0534 681 25 85 ext. 4848

Other Identifiers

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ÜSAME TAŞ-002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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