Development and Evaluation of a Portable Wedge Device for Calf Stretching to Alleviate Strain and Spasms

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06441253

Superior University26 enrolled

Overview

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.

By combining economical, ergonomic principles and user-friendly features, the proposed device offered individuals a convenient and efficient means to enhance their calf flexibility, ultimately mitigating strain and reducing spasms. Developing and successfully integrating a portable wedge device could mark a significant breakthrough in preventive and rehabilitative care for musculoskeletal problems associated with the calf region. This innovative device can enhance the overall well-being and musculoskeletal health of individuals suffering from such issues, providing a more effective and convenient treatment solution.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Spasm

Interventions

Deep Friction massageDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The calf muscles received a firm, deep-circulation massage with fingertip pressure

Therapeutic exercisesCOMBINATION_PRODUCT

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)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients diagnosed with Calf Strain and Spasm * Age above 18 * Participants who are volunteer for the study * Patients who suffer from leg pain or functional disability Exclusion Criteria: * Unconscious patients * Patients with difficulty in seeing and hearing * Patients having a history of mental illnesses (Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer's Disease) * Patient history of severe mobility disorder * Systemic illness (Liver Failure, Active cancer, Cardiopulmonary distress) * Decline to participate in this study * Active fracture and dislocations * Arthritic disorders (such as osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia)

Locations (1)

Faqraj Sharif Hospital (Trust) Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Department and Ramay Clinic (Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Department)

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Visual Analog Scale

subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Scores are recorded by making a handwritten mark on a 10-cm line that represents a continuum between 0 for "no pain" and 10 for "worst pain".

Time frame: 12 Months

Functional Disability Scale for Ankle (FADI)

The FADI has 26 items. Each item is scored from 0 (unable to do) to 4 (no difficulty at all). The 4 pain items of the FADI are scored 0 (unbearable) to 4 (none). The FADI has a total point value of 104 points, whereas the FADI Sport has a total point value of 32 points.

Time frame: 12 months

Range of motion (ROM)

This tool measures the angle of dorsiflexion before and after the intervention, offering insights into the functional improvements resulting from the use of the portable wedge device. Additionally, participant satisfaction and compliance will be assessed through a structured questionnaire.

Time frame: 12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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