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Development and Evaluation of a Portable Wedge Device for Calf Stretching to Alleviate Strain and Spasms
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
This research aimed to contribute valuable insights into the potential benefits of incorporating the portable wedge device into preventive or therapeutic interventions for calf-related musculoskeletal issues.
Official title: Development and Evaluation of a Portable Wedge Device for Calf Stretching to Alleviate Strain and Spasms: A RCT Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2023-11-01
Completion Date
2024-10-29
Last Updated
2024-06-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Deep Friction massage
The calf muscles received a firm, deep-circulation massage with fingertip pressure
Therapeutic exercises
Four stretching exercises were performed for twenty minutes, five minutes for each technique, and eight to ten repetitions of each exercise (calf wall stretch, back knee straight, bilateral calf stretches, knees straight, ankle plantarflexion/dorsiflexion)
Locations (1)
Faqraj Sharif Hospital (Trust) Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Department and Ramay Clinic (Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Department)
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan