CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Graston Technique on Ankle Mobility, Sit-Reach Test and Y-Balance Test

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the effects of plantar fascia stretching and plantar fascia stretching with graston application on ankle mobility, flexibility and Y-Balance test results in recreationally active young adults. By comparing the effects of the two treatment methods on ankle function, it aims to demonstrate the potential benefits of both treatments. It was intended to involve 60 participants, or 95% of the interval 0.80's study power.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be between the ages of 18-35 * Doing regular physical activity at least 2-3 times a week (Individuals who do sports recreationally) * Individuals who signed the voluntary consent form before participating in the study and agreed to participate in all stages consciously Exclusion Criteria: * Having an ankle injury, plantar fascia or lower limb condition * Serious injury, surgery or trauma to the lower extremity within the last 6 months * Individuals practicing sports at a professional level * Not volunteering to participate in the study or wanting to leave the study during the assessments

What they're measuring

Ankle Mobility

Timeframe: before and after the intervention, within 1 hour

Flexibility Assessment

Timeframe: before and after the intervention, within 1 hour.

Balance

Timeframe: before and after the intervention, within 1 hour.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06915571

SponsorSultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-01

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