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CompletedNCT03198260MTSSUpdated Jun 28, 2017

Observing the Effect of Fascial Manipulation in Athletes With Shin Splits.Tibial Stress Syndrome.

An interventional study of Fascial manipulation in Shin Splint, Fascial Manipulation and Running Kinematics, sponsored by Manipal University. Completed at 1 site in India. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-06-28.

Sponsored by Manipal University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
10
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years to 40 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Aims \& objectives:

  1. The aim of the study is to find out the influence of fascial manipulation on running kinematics among athletes with medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).
  2. The objectives of our study are

i. To use fascial manipulation as a mode of treatment in MTSS. ii. To compare running kinematics before and after treatment intervention. iii. To compare pain perception before and after treatment intervention.

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The justification for study:

  1. MTSS is associated with altered lower extremity kinematics.
  2. There is an association between tibial fascia tightness and forces acting along the tibial crest due to alterations in the transfer of energy from foot proximally in the closed kinematic chain.
  3. Fascial manipulation is found to be effective in improving the pliability of connective tissues in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
  4. Therefore there is a need to determine the influence of fascial manipulation on MTSS.
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Conditions studied

  • Shin Splint
  • Fascial Manipulation
  • Running Kinematics
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In context

Lead sponsor

Manipal University is the lead sponsor of 6 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 40 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

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Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18-40 years, both sexes Athletes with shin pain or diagnosed with MTSS Symptoms lasting for 2-3 weeks in the last 1 month

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Trauma to lower extremity in the past 3 months Neurological, Cognitive, Psychological factors affecting the test Acute injuries- laceration, sprains, strains, recent fractures Lumbopelvic-hip complex and knee pathologies(intra-articular lesions, osteoarthritis, rheumatic arthritis, osteomyelitis)
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
10 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Fascial Manipulation

    fascial manipulation is a manual therapy technique were to apply deep frictional massage to the deep fascial structure or point to increase its pliability

    Other: Fascial manipulation

  • Active comparator
    Running kinematics

    the change in a range of joint angles during different phases of running

    Other: Fascial manipulation

Interventions

  • OtherFascial manipulation

    Deep frictional massage

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual analog scale

    Self reporting pain intensity after resuming running

    Time frame: After 5 to 10 mins

Secondary outcomes

  1. Increase in running economy

    Increasing in duration of running compared to the first trial

    Time frame: 15 mins to 45 mins

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Study locations

1 site
  • Center for Sport Science Medicine and Research
    Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India
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References and documents

Publications

  • Reshef N, Guelich DR. Medial tibial stress syndrome. Clin Sports Med. 2012 Apr;31(2):273-90. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2011.09.008. PubMed 22341017 ↗
  • Winkelmann ZK, Anderson D, Games KE, Eberman LE. Risk Factors for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Active Individuals: An Evidence-Based Review. J Athl Train. 2016 Dec;51(12):1049-1052. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-51.12.13. Epub 2016 Nov 11. PubMed 27835043 ↗
  • Newman P, Witchalls J, Waddington G, Adams R. Risk factors associated with medial tibial stress syndrome in runners: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Open Access J Sports Med. 2013 Nov 13;4:229-41. doi: 10.2147/OAJSM.S39331. PubMed 24379729 ↗
  • Brown AA. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Muscles Located at the Site of Pain. Scientifica (Cairo). 2016;2016:7097489. doi: 10.1155/2016/7097489. Epub 2016 Mar 15. PubMed 27066291 ↗
  • Souza RB. An Evidence-Based Videotaped Running Biomechanics Analysis. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;27(1):217-36. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.006. Epub 2015 Oct 20. PubMed 26616185 ↗
  • Winters M, Eskes M, Weir A, Moen MH, Backx FJ, Bakker EW. Treatment of medial tibial stress syndrome: a systematic review. Sports Med. 2013 Dec;43(12):1315-33. doi: 10.1007/s40279-013-0087-0. PubMed 23979968 ↗
  • Mikolajczyk A, Kociecki M, Zaklukiewicz A, Listewnik M, Gebska M. [USE OF THE STRUCTURAL TENSEGRATION CONCEPT IN THE STECCO FASCIAL MANIPULATION METHOD]. Ann Acad Med Stetin. 2014;60(2):59-64. Polish. PubMed 26591110 ↗
  • Stecco C, Day JA. The fascial manipulation technique and its biomechanical model: a guide to the human fascial system. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2010 Mar 17;3(1):38-40. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v3i1.78. No abstract available. PubMed 21589701 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Ran from May 2017 to primary completion in Jun 2017, 1 month.

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Registered
Jun 20, 2017
First posted
Jun 26, 2017
StartActual
May 1, 2017
Primary completionActual
Jun 27, 2017
CompletionActual
Jun 27, 2017
Last update
Jun 28, 2017
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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 28, 2017, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03198260
Lead sponsor
Manipal University
Responsible party
Siddhant Shipurka (Postgraduate student, Manipal University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jun 26, 2017
Start date
May 1, 2017
Primary completion
Jun 27, 2017
Completion
Jun 27, 2017
Last update
Jun 28, 2017

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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