Comparison of Active Isolated Stretching Versus Myofascial Release of Knee Joint in Office Workers

NCT ID: NCT06352450

Last Updated: 2024-04-08

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 30 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-01-15
• Study Completion Date: 2024-06-28

Brief Summary

"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work environment often leads to musculoskeletal issues, including limited knee joint mobility.

AIS involves stretching specific muscles while actively engaging opposing muscles to enhance the effectiveness of the stretch. It aims to increase the extensibility of muscles and improve joint mobility. On the other hand, MFR focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints, to restore mobility and reduce pain.

Understanding the benefits and effectiveness of these techniques will contribute to evidence-based practices in occupational health and help office workers maintain optimal joint health"

Detailed Description

"Office workers often spend long hours sitting, which can lead to stiffness and reduced mobility. By studying these two techniques AIS and MFR, we can determine which one is more effective in helping office workers to improve their flexibility and range of motion in the knee joint because their sedentary work environment often leads to musculoskeletal issues, including limited knee joint mobility.

AIS involves stretching specific muscles while actively engaging opposing muscles to enhance the effectiveness of the stretch. It aims to increase the extensibility of muscles and improve joint mobility. On the other hand, MFR focuses on releasing tension and adhesions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints, to restore mobility and reduce pain.

Understanding the benefits and effectiveness of these techniques will contribute to evidence-based practices in occupational health and help office workers maintain optimal joint health"

Conditions

Stiffness; Spine; Mobility Limitation

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: DIAGNOSTIC
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Active isolated stretching (AIS)

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Active isolated stretching (AIS)

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Active isolated stretching (AIS) is a technique that involves stretching specific muscles or muscle groups while actively engaging the opposing muscles. It typically involves holding a stretch for 1-2 seconds and then releasing. This method aims to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and enhance muscle function.

Myofascial release (MFR)

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Myofascial release (MFR)

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Myofascial release (MFR) is a technique used to release tension and tightness in the fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and organs. It involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to specific areas of the body to help relax the fascia and alleviate restrictions. MFR aims to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall movement and function.

Interventions

Active isolated stretching (AIS)

Active isolated stretching (AIS) is a technique that involves stretching specific muscles or muscle groups while actively engaging the opposing muscles. It typically involves holding a stretch for 1-2 seconds and then releasing. This method aims to improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and enhance muscle function.

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Myofascial release (MFR)

Myofascial release (MFR) is a technique used to release tension and tightness in the fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles and organs. It involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to specific areas of the body to help relax the fascia and alleviate restrictions. MFR aims to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall movement and function.

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Other Intervention Names

AIS; MFR

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Subjects with age group between 25 to 45 years with prolonged sitting 2. both males and females will be included. 3. Patients with diagnosed with reduced hamstrings flexibility and range of motion which we checked by doing walking (normal ranges 0 to 60 in flexion and 0 to 10 in extension) and squatting (normal range when knees bend to angle of 90 to 120 in flexion and 0 in extension) 4. Patients with reduced straight leg raise. 5. Patients with pain in posterior compartment of thigh 6. Asymptomatic patients will be included. 7. Patients with restricted mobility of lower limb due to Hamstring shortness. 8. Symptomatic patients with hamstring tightness like of low back pain, pelvic tightness, knee osteoarthritis (grade 1 and 2) are included in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients with prolapsed disc will excluded. 2. Patients with lower extremity injuries (strain, sprain, ligament injuries, etc.) in last 6 months will be excluded.

3. Patients with severe hamstring injury either acute or chronic will be excluded.

4. Patients with visual acute swelling in the region of hamstring muscle 5. Patients with fracture of any type and area. 6. Patients with dislocations or subluxations present will be excluded. 7. Patient recommended for TKR of knee joint. 8. Patients with any neurological disease like lumbar/cervical herniation, polyneuropathy, scoliosis etc.) 9. Patient with any tumor of hip or knee with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries will be excluded

• Minimum Eligible Age: 25 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Superior University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Muhammad Naveed Babur

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Al-Zahra Medical complex Johar town, Laser spine center Model town, Laser spine center Johar town.

Lahore, , Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Other Identifiers

DPT/Batch-Fall19/558

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id