Effects of Different Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Force Applications on Ankle Stiffness and Dorsiflexion
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Official title
Effects of Different IASTM Force Applications on Ankle Stiffness and Dorsiflexion
Brief summary
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Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a technique commonly used in sports medicine to reduce muscle tightness and improve range of motion. The technique involves using a handheld instrument, typically made of metal, to apply pressure and massage soft tissues. The instrument allows clinicians to target specific areas while reducing stress on their hands. Previous research has demonstrated that IASTM may improve range of motion and reduce muscle tightness. However, little is known about how the amount of force applied during treatment influences these outcomes. This study aims to investigate the effects of different IASTM treatment forces on calf muscle stiffness and ankle dorsiflexion (the movement of the foot upward toward the shin). Participants will receive either low-force IASTM (0-5 N), high-force IASTM (10-15 N), or no treatment depending on what group they are assigned to. Treatment force will be monitored using a sensor attached to the IASTM instrument (Figure 1). Changes in tissue stiffness will be assessed using the MyotonPRO, a handheld device that measures the mechanical properties of muscles and other soft tissues. Changes in ankle dorsiflexion will be evaluated using clinical movement tests and motion capture analysis. The findings may help researchers and clinicians better understand how different IASTM treatment protocols influence tissue stiffness and ankle mobility, potentially contributing to more standardized treatment recommendations.
Study identification
- NCT ID
- NCT07927179
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Enrollment
- 45 participants
Conditions and interventions
Conditions
Eligibility (public fields only)
- Age range
- 18 Years to 39 Years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepts healthy volunteers
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Study timeline
- Start date
- Dec 1, 2026 (Estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 1, 2027 (Estimated)
- Completion
- Jan 2028 (Estimated)
- Last update posted
- Nov 10, 2026
2026 – 2028
United States locations
- U.S. sites
- 1
- U.S. states
- 1
- U.S. cities
- 1
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Sports Medicine and Movement Analysis Laboratory | Moscow | Idaho | 83843 | — |
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- Last update posted Nov 10, 2026 · Synced Nov 15, 2026
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