Overview
The aim of this study is:
To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players.
Description
The objective of this study is to compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players. This is a randomized controlled trial, in which participants will be randomly divided into two groups: group-A and group-B. Group-A will receive intervention IASTM while Group-B will receive foam rolling as intervention. Intervention will be carried out for 8 weeks. Assessment of the range of motions for hip and knee joints will be carried out at baseline, immediately after the session, after four weeks and after five (5) months. The secondary measures of performance used in the study are sit and reach test, 100m sprint speed test, Illinois agility run test.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with normal BMI
- Players with at least one year of playing professional soccer and taking at least three training sessions/matches per week.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Players with any pathological conditions affecting any of the system.
- Suffering from recent acute unhealed MSK injury/Trauma.