The Effect of Graston Technique on Ankle Mobility, Sit-Reach Test and Y-Balance Test

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-14

Study Completion Date

2025-11-21

Brief Summary

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This study investigates the effects of plantar fascia stretching and plantar fascia stretching with graston application on ankle mobility, flexibility and Y-Balance test results in recreationally active young adults. By comparing the effects of the two treatment methods on ankle function, it aims to demonstrate the potential benefits of both treatments.

It was intended to involve 60 participants, or 95% of the interval 0.80's study power.

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Detailed Description

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The plantar fascia, also known as the plantar aponeurosis, is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue that extends from the medial tubercle of the calcaneus to the proximal phalanges of the toes. It consists of three different segments: medial, central and lateral bands.

The Graston technique (GT) is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique that reduces pain, improves overall function and increases range of motion. GT reduces the overall rehabilitation time, uses less pressure and energy, and increases the depth of tissue that can be treated. Furthermore, GT does not compress tissues; the superficial fascia layer is easily mobilized, allowing access to deeper restrictions.

The Y-Balance Test (YBT) is a clinical measurement tool used to assess dynamic balance. Asymmetries between extremities in the anterior direction have been associated with a 2-fold increased risk of lower extremity injury. This study examines how ankle mobility, flexibility, and Y-Balance examination results are affected in young adults who engage in recreational activities by plantar fascia stretching and plantar fascia stretching with graston application. It seeks to illustrate the possible advantages of both therapies by contrasting how the two approaches affect ankle function. People between the ages of 18 and 35 who regularly exercise for leisure at least two to three times a week and who have signed a voluntary permission form committing to actively participate in all study phases will be included. If a participant has a history of lower limb, plantar fascia, or ankle injuries, has had a major injury, surgery, or trauma to the lower extremities in the previous six months, plays professional sports, or declines to participate or withdraws during the evaluations, they will be disqualified. The control group will receive plantar fascia stretching. In addition to stretching the plantar fascia, the experimental group will also receive graston method treatment. A goniometer will be used to objectively measure ankle mobility both before and after the treatment. The Sit and Reach Box (Lafayette Instrument Sit and Reach Box, Flexibility Tester) at the faculty will be used to measure the applicant's flexibility both before and after the application. The participants' balance will be evaluated using the Y Balance TestTM. There shouldn't be any risks or difficulties prior to, during, or following the tests and procedures. It was intended to involve 60 participants, or 95% of the interval 0.80's study power.

Conditions

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Plantar Fascia Flexibility Y-balance Performance Recreational Activities Exercise

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

One group will undergo plantar fascia stretching. In the other group, graston technique will be applied in addition to plantar fascia stretching. Participants in the study will be between the ages of 18-35.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Plantar Fascia Stretching.

In the sitting and cross-legged position, the patient will be taught self-plantar fascia stretching. It will be done with 10 repetitions for each 2 extremities.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Plantar Fascia Stretching.

Intervention Type OTHER

It consists of participants who will undergo plantar fascia stretching.

Plantar Fascia Stretching and Graston Technique Application

The patient will be taught self-plantar fascia stretching in sitting and cross-legged position. It will be done with 10 repetitions for each 2 extremities. Then, in prone position, 5 minutes of Graston application will be performed on both plantar fascia.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Plantar Fascia Stretching.

Intervention Type OTHER

It consists of participants who will undergo plantar fascia stretching.

Graston Technique

Intervention Type OTHER

It consists of participants who will underwent graston technique application.

Interventions

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Plantar Fascia Stretching.

It consists of participants who will undergo plantar fascia stretching.

Intervention Type OTHER

Graston Technique

It consists of participants who will underwent graston technique application.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* To be between the ages of 18-35
* Doing regular physical activity at least 2-3 times a week (Individuals who do sports recreationally)
* Individuals who signed the voluntary consent form before participating in the study and agreed to participate in all stages consciously

Exclusion Criteria

* Having an ankle injury, plantar fascia or lower limb condition
* Serious injury, surgery or trauma to the lower extremity within the last 6 months
* Individuals practicing sports at a professional level
* Not volunteering to participate in the study or wanting to leave the study during the assessments

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes