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Massage tool loosens tight calves in minutes, study finds

NCT ID NCT06934694

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Primorska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a technique called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) can quickly reduce calf muscle stiffness and improve ankle flexibility. Forty healthy adults received a single IASTM treatment, and their muscle stiffness and ankle range of motion were measured before and after. The goal was to see if this manual therapy provides immediate benefits for muscle tightness and joint movement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 45 years * Healthy individuals without current lower limb injury * No history of surgery to the ankle, knee, or calf * Able to perform the weight-bearing lunge test without assistance * Willing to refrain from intense lower-limb exercise 24 hours before testing Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent (past 3 months) lower limb musculoskeletal pain or injury * Known neuromuscular or vascular disorders affecting the lower extremity * Use of medications affecting muscle tone or flexibility within 48 hours prior to testing * Previous adverse reactions to manual therapy or IASTM * Skin lesions, bruising, or conditions over the gastrocnemius that contraindicate IASTM * Pregnancy

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Muscle stiffness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola

    Izola, Municipality of Izola, 6310, Slovenia

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