Hands-On help: rolfing and bowen techniques battle calf tightness

NCT ID NCT07605299

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two gentle manual therapies—Rolfing soft tissue manipulation and the Bowen technique—to see which better relieves calf tightness in housewives aged 25 to 50. Fifty-four women with limited ankle movement and tight calf muscles participated. Researchers measured ankle flexibility and used a knee-to-wall test to compare the treatments.

What this could mean

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Active substance

Rolfing Soft Tissue Manipulation and Bowen Technique

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward effective hands-on therapies for relieving calf tightness in housewives.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are manual therapies, so effects can vary.

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Locations

  • Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan