Sports Physical TherapyNCT06686225
Bowens Technique Versus Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique in Kabaddi Players
A study testing Bowen's technique. and Mulligan bent leg raise technique in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to look into how Mulligan's bent leg raise technique and Bowen's technique affect the functional abilities and range of motion of hamstring-tight Kabaddi players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Bowen's technique. and Mulligan bent leg raise technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 24 Apr 2024to 10 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Subjects with hamstring tightness.
- Male
- Age between 18 to 30 years.
- 20° to 50° Active knee extension loss with hip in 90° of flexion.
- Full passive range of motion of knee extension (to rule out knee joint pathology)
- Subjects willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Acute or chronic low back pain
- Subjects if they have any history of lower extremity injury in past 3 months
- Any fracture or surgery done for back, pelvis hip or knee.
- Any neurological symptoms involving prolapsed intervertebral disc or radiating pain.
- Spinal deformity
- Any recent abdominal surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Bowen's Technique and Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique on Range of Motion and Function in Kabaddi Players With Hamstring Tightness
The purpose of this study is to look into how Mulligan's bent leg raise technique and Bowen's technique affect the functional abilities and range of motion of hamstring-tight Kabaddi players. Our goal is to add to the expanding body of knowledge on sports rehabilitation by investigating the efficacy of various interventions and offering evidence-based suggestions for improving the health and performance of Kabaddi participants
Read the detailed description
Few studies have been conducted to compare bowen's technique and Mulligan bent leg raise technique kabaddi players to enhance hamstring flexibility. Present study will seek to fill this gap by comparing the effects of Bowen's technique with mulligan bent leg raise technique in enhancing hamstring flexibility and functionality. Moreover, this study would ultimately aid coaches in designing effective training program for kabaddi players.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Bowen's technique., Mulligan bent leg raise technique
- Keywords
- Endurance, Flexibility, Hamstring tightness, strength, sprinting
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bowen's technique.Other
This group will receive 20 mint per session for 6 weeks of bowen's technique.
- Frequency: 3-5 days per week for 6 days
- Intensity: moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization
- Time: 20 mints
- Type: Bowen's technique
Mulligan bent leg raise techniqueOther
This group will receive 15 mints per session for 6 weeks of mulligan's bent leg raise technique.
- Frequency: 3-5 days per week for 6 days
- Intensity: moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization
- Time: 15 mints
- Type: Mulligan bent leg raise technique
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen's technique | Experimental | This group will receive 20 mint per session for 6 weeks of bowen's technique with moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization. Receives: Other: Bowen's technique. |
| Bent leg raise technique. | Experimental | This group will receive 15 mints per session for 6 weeks of mulligan's bent leg raise technique with moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization. Receives: Other: Mulligan bent leg raise technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Active Knee Extension Test
The test measured the angle of the knee flexion with the help of a goniometer after the active knee extension with the hip stabilized at 90 degrees flexion. The angle of knee flexion represented the hamstring tightness. Each subject was positioned in supine position on the examination table. The lower limb which was not been examined was stabilized across the thigh with a strap. Another strap was used to stabilize the pelvis by placing the strap over the anterosuperior iliac spine. A line was drawn between the fibular head and the lateral malleolus. The angle of knee flexion of the subject was recorded from the goniometer in degrees.
Measured: 6 weeks
Finger to Floor Test
The Finger to Floor Test was performed with the subject standing barefoot. The subject was asked to reach the floor with their finger-tips. The distance between the subject's long finger and the floor was measured using a standard measuring tape in centimeter's.
Measured: 6 weeks
Sit and Reach Test
The test involved the subjects sitting on the floor with legs stretched out straight ahead. Footwear was removed and the soles of the feet were placed against the wall. Both the knees were locked and pressed flat on the floor. With the palm facing downward, the subject reached forward along the measuring line as far as he could ensure that the hands remain at the same level. The subject was asked to hold the end position for at least 2 seconds while the distance was being measured
Measured: 6 weeks
Lower extremity functional scale
The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. The LEFS can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients' initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals. The LEFS can be used to evaluate the functional impairment of a patient with a disorder of one or both lower extremities. It can be used to monitor the patient over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Nov 2024
- Study start24 Apr 2024
- Primary completion20 Nov 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Dec 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Muhammad Arslan Aslam Malik, DPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06686225
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0432
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 13 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Zalleg D, Ben Dhahbi A, Dhahbi W, Sellami M, Padulo J, Souaifi M, Beslija T, Chamari K. Explosive Push-ups: From Popular Simple Exercises to Valid Tests for Upper-Body Power. J Strength Cond Res. 2020 Oct;34(10):2877-2885. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002774.
PubMed 30095736Malwanage KT, Senadheera VV, Dassanayake TL. Effect of balance training on footwork performance in badminton: An interventional study. PLoS One. 2022 Nov 17;17(11):e0277775. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277775. eCollection 2022.
PubMed 36395192Pardiwala DN, Subbiah K, Rao N, Modi R. Badminton Injuries in Elite Athletes: A Review of Epidemiology and Biomechanics. Indian J Orthop. 2020 Mar 10;54(3):237-245. doi: 10.1007/s43465-020-00054-1. eCollection 2020 May.
PubMed 32399141Miranda-Oliveira P, Branco M, Fernandes O. Accuracy and Interpretation of the Acceleration from an Inertial Measurement Unit When Applied to the Sprint Performance of Track and Field Athletes. Sensors (Basel). 2023 Feb 4;23(4):1761. doi: 10.3390/s23041761.
PubMed 36850357Ikeda Y, Kijima K, Kawabata K, Fuchimoto T, Ito A. Relationship between side medicine-ball throw performance and physical ability for male and female athletes. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2007 Jan;99(1):47-55. doi: 10.1007/s00421-006-0316-4. Epub 2006 Oct 18.
PubMed 17047981Binkley JM, Stratford PW, Lott SA, Riddle DL. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS): scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application. North American Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Research Network. Phys Ther. 1999 Apr;79(4):371-83.
PubMed 10201543Mehta SP, Fulton A, Quach C, Thistle M, Toledo C, Evans NA. Measurement Properties of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale: A Systematic Review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Mar;46(3):200-16. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6165. Epub 2016 Jan 26.
PubMed 26813750Adnan M, Arsh A, Ali B, Ahmad S. Effectiveness of bent leg raise technique and neurodynamics in patients with radiating low back pain. Pak J Med Sci. 2022 Jan-Feb;38(1):47-51. doi: 10.12669/pjms.38.1.4010.
PubMed 35035399Amjad F, Khalid A. Comparative effects of Bowen therapy and tennis ball technique on pain and functional disability in patients with thoracic myofascial pain syndrome. J Orthop Surg Res. 2023 Nov 24;18(1):895. doi: 10.1186/s13018-023-04379-z.
PubMed 37996838Javed S, Bashir MS, Mehmood A, Noor R, Ikram M, Hussain G. Comparative effects of post isometric relaxation technique and Bowen's therapy on pain, range of motion and function in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. BMC Oral Health. 2024 Jun 12;24(1):679. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04440-1.
PubMed 38867195
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Bowen's Technique and Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique on Range of Motion and Function in Kabaddi Players With Hamstring Tightness
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06686225
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0432
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Endurance, Flexibility, Hamstring tightness, strength, sprinting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to look into how Mulligan's bent leg raise technique and Bowen's technique affect the functional abilities and range of motion of hamstring-tight Kabaddi players. Our goal is to add to the expanding body of knowledge on sports rehabilitation by investigating the efficacy of various interventions and offering evidence-based suggestions for improving the health and performance of Kabaddi participants
Detailed description
Few studies have been conducted to compare bowen's technique and Mulligan bent leg raise technique kabaddi players to enhance hamstring flexibility. Present study will seek to fill this gap by comparing the effects of Bowen's technique with mulligan bent leg raise technique in enhancing hamstring flexibility and functionality. Moreover, this study would ultimately aid coaches in designing effective training program for kabaddi players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen's technique | Experimental | Other: Bowen's technique.This group will receive 20 mint per session for 6 weeks of bowen's technique with moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization. |
| Bent leg raise technique. | Experimental | Other: Mulligan bent leg raise techniqueThis group will receive 15 mints per session for 6 weeks of mulligan's bent leg raise technique with moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Subjects with hamstring tightness.
- Male
- Age between 18 to 30 years.
- 20° to 50° Active knee extension loss with hip in 90° of flexion.
- Full passive range of motion of knee extension (to rule out knee joint pathology)
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Acute or chronic low back pain
- Subjects if they have any history of lower extremity injury in past 3 months
- Any fracture or surgery done for back, pelvis hip or knee.
- Any neurological symptoms involving prolapsed intervertebral disc or radiating pain.
- Spinal deformity
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen's technique.This group will receive 20 mint per session for 6 weeks of bowen's technique. * Frequency: 3-5 days per week for 6 days * Intensity: moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization * Time: 20 mints * Type: Bowen's technique | Other | Bowen's technique |
| Mulligan bent leg raise techniqueThis group will receive 15 mints per session for 6 weeks of mulligan's bent leg raise technique. * Frequency: 3-5 days per week for 6 days * Intensity: moderate to high intensity of soft tissue mobilization * Time: 15 mints * Type: Mulligan bent leg raise technique | Other | Bent leg raise technique. |
Primary outcome
Active Knee Extension Test
Time frame: 6 weeks
The test measured the angle of the knee flexion with the help of a goniometer after the active knee extension with the hip stabilized at 90 degrees flexion. The angle of knee flexion represented the hamstring tightness. Each subject was positioned in supine position on the examination table. The lower limb which was not been examined was stabilized across the thigh with a strap. Another strap was used to stabilize the pelvis by placing the strap over the anterosuperior iliac spine. A line was drawn between the fibular head and the lateral malleolus. The angle of knee flexion of the subject was recorded from the goniometer in degrees.
Finger to Floor Test
Time frame: 6 weeks
The Finger to Floor Test was performed with the subject standing barefoot. The subject was asked to reach the floor with their finger-tips. The distance between the subject's long finger and the floor was measured using a standard measuring tape in centimeter's.
Sit and Reach Test
Time frame: 6 weeks
The test involved the subjects sitting on the floor with legs stretched out straight ahead. Footwear was removed and the soles of the feet were placed against the wall. Both the knees were locked and pressed flat on the floor. With the palm facing downward, the subject reached forward along the measuring line as far as he could ensure that the hands remain at the same level. The subject was asked to hold the end position for at least 2 seconds while the distance was being measured
Lower extremity functional scale
Time frame: 6 weeks
The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. The LEFS can be used by clinicians as a measure of patients' initial function, ongoing progress and outcome, as well as to set functional goals. The LEFS can be used to evaluate the functional impairment of a patient with a disorder of one or both lower extremities. It can be used to monitor the patient over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Nov 2024.
- Background: PubMed 30095736Zalleg D, Ben Dhahbi A, Dhahbi W, Sellami M, Padulo J, Souaifi M, Beslija T, Chamari K. Explosive Push-ups: From Popular Simple Exercises to Valid Tests for Upper-Body Power. J Strength Cond Res. 2020 Oct;34(10):2877-2885. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002774.
- Background: PubMed 36395192Malwanage KT, Senadheera VV, Dassanayake TL. Effect of balance training on footwork performance in badminton: An interventional study. PLoS One. 2022 Nov 17;17(11):e0277775. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277775. eCollection 2022.
- Background: PubMed 32399141Pardiwala DN, Subbiah K, Rao N, Modi R. Badminton Injuries in Elite Athletes: A Review of Epidemiology and Biomechanics. Indian J Orthop. 2020 Mar 10;54(3):237-245. doi: 10.1007/s43465-020-00054-1. eCollection 2020 May.
- Background: PubMed 36850357Miranda-Oliveira P, Branco M, Fernandes O. Accuracy and Interpretation of the Acceleration from an Inertial Measurement Unit When Applied to the Sprint Performance of Track and Field Athletes. Sensors (Basel). 2023 Feb 4;23(4):1761. doi: 10.3390/s23041761.
- Background: PubMed 17047981Ikeda Y, Kijima K, Kawabata K, Fuchimoto T, Ito A. Relationship between side medicine-ball throw performance and physical ability for male and female athletes. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2007 Jan;99(1):47-55. doi: 10.1007/s00421-006-0316-4. Epub 2006 Oct 18.
- Background: PubMed 10201543Binkley JM, Stratford PW, Lott SA, Riddle DL. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS): scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application. North American Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Research Network. Phys Ther. 1999 Apr;79(4):371-83.
- Background: PubMed 26813750Mehta SP, Fulton A, Quach C, Thistle M, Toledo C, Evans NA. Measurement Properties of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale: A Systematic Review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Mar;46(3):200-16. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2016.6165. Epub 2016 Jan 26.
- Background: PubMed 35035399Adnan M, Arsh A, Ali B, Ahmad S. Effectiveness of bent leg raise technique and neurodynamics in patients with radiating low back pain. Pak J Med Sci. 2022 Jan-Feb;38(1):47-51. doi: 10.12669/pjms.38.1.4010.
- Background: PubMed 37996838Amjad F, Khalid A. Comparative effects of Bowen therapy and tennis ball technique on pain and functional disability in patients with thoracic myofascial pain syndrome. J Orthop Surg Res. 2023 Nov 24;18(1):895. doi: 10.1186/s13018-023-04379-z.
- Background: PubMed 38867195Javed S, Bashir MS, Mehmood A, Noor R, Ikram M, Hussain G. Comparative effects of post isometric relaxation technique and Bowen's therapy on pain, range of motion and function in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. BMC Oral Health. 2024 Jun 12;24(1):679. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04440-1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Muhammad Arslan Aslam Malik, DPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Bowen's technique. and Mulligan bent leg raise technique in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Active Knee Extension Test (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06686225, which also lists 10 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Nov 2024.