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Effectiveness of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Myofascial Release in Reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in the Cervicothoracic Region
Sponsor: Green International University
Summary
The current study is a randomized controlled trail comparing the effectiveness of IASTM and Myofascial Release for individuals with DOMS at cervicothoracic region. The trail aims to evaluate improvements in pain, ROM, and neck disability. Interventions will be delivered twice weekly for a specific duration. The primary outcomes is pain reduction, while the secondary outcomes include improved disability level and ROM. To conclude, IASTM demonstrated a significantly higher improvement compared to MFR in acute cervicothoracic DOMS in terms of pain, disability level, and ROM in all directions tested in adults.
Official title: To Compare the Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation ( IASTM ) and Myofascial Release to Reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ( DOMS ) on Cervicothoracic Region
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2026-04-06
Completion Date
2026-05-06
Last Updated
2026-05-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
IASTM
The participants in this group were given the Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). They were rubbed with a very small amount of gel or lotion to allow easy mobilization of the tool over the skin. The instrument has been developed to treat conditions of the cervical-thoracic joint region. The instrument was applied over the upper trapezius muscle and the cervicothoracic joint region using controlled unidirectional strokes for 8-10 minutes each day with moderate pressure. The process was done once every day for 2-3 days after the occurrence of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
MFR
Group B: Myofascial Release Those who fell under Group B were subjected to myofascial release. The physiotherapist used hands to apply slow and gentle pressure on the tissues that needed release. Fascia and muscles of the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and cervicothoracic paraspinal muscles were applied pressure on until there was release of the
Locations (1)
Green International University
Lahore, Sheikhupura, Pakistan