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Comparing the Effects of Manual Cross Friction Massage Versus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, And Functional Disability in Patients With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis
Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Summary
This was a randomized controlled trial done to to compare the effect of manual Cross Friction Massage and IASTM in reducing pain , range of motion and functional disability in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis.
Official title: Comparing the Effects of Manual Cross Friction Massage Versus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, And Functional Disability in Patients With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-01-11
Completion Date
2026-07-02
Last Updated
2026-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Manual Cross Friction Massage (CFM)
Patient seated , elbow flexed \~90 degree , forearm pronated , extensor tendon exposed and released. Thumb / index finger applies firm transverse pressure . Short , deep ,rhythmic strokes perpendicular to ECRB tendon fibers (5 to 10 min ).Total duration 35 - 40 mins. 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Seated,Elbow flexed \~ 90 degree , forearm pronated, extensor tendon exposed and relaxed. Stainless steel IASTMCurve bar S shape , dual grip tool was used with moderate ,tolerable pressure . Longitudinal sweeping (1-2 min ) , Cross fiber stokes (1-2 min), Fanning over tender point ( 1- 2min). Flushing stokes (1min).40 -45 mins total time . 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks.
Locations (1)
Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan