Trial reportJournal of athletic training2018
Comparison of Compressive Myofascial Release and the Graston Technique for Improving Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion.
Trial report in Journal of athletic training, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 5 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 21 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparison of Graston and Manual Myofacial Release Technique in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome.
Effects of Compressive Myofascial Release of Vastus Lateralis on Lateral Patellar Tracking in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Effects of Compressive Myofascial Release of the Vastus Lateralis on Lateral Patellar Tracking in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Official Title: Comparison of Graston Technique With Tissue Flossing Technique in Patient With Post-Operative Knee Stiffness
Comparison of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and the Graston Technique on Pain, Muscle Oxygen Saturation, Peak Squat Force, and Lower-Extremity Response Time in Individuals With Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
Who cites it
21 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 94 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on range of motion: a meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review of chiropractic care for fall prevention: rationale, state of the evidence, and recommendations for future research.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Pooled it
- The Effects of Tissue Flossing on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion, Balance, and Gait in Participants with Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Trial
- Acute effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on hamstring flexibility via fascial chain.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization versus myofascial release therapy in treatment of chronic neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Trial
- Effects of Myofascial Release Using Finding-Oriented Manual Therapy Combined with Foam Roller on Physical Performance in University Athletes. A Randomized Controlled Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- The Application of Manual Techniques in Masticatory Muscles Relaxation as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- The Influence of Myofascial Techniques on the Range of Motion and Flat Foot Efficiency in Adults with Symptomatic Flat Foot: A Controlled Randomised Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Study on the effect of blood flow restriction training combined with IASTAM on ankle strength and function intervention in athletes with chronic ankle instability in sport dance events.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Effect of 6-week BFRT combined with IASTAM therapy on international standard dancers with chronic ankle instability.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Health: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Application.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
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- Immediate Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hydration Content in Lumbar Myofascial Tissues: A Quasi-Experiment.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- The Biomechanical Effects of Percussive Therapy Treatment on Jump Performance.International journal of exercise science · 2022Article
- A novel manual therapy technique is effective for short-term increases in tibial internal rotation range of motion.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2021Article
- The effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization rehabilitation exercise on range of motion, isokinetic strength, and balance in chronic ankle instability taekwondo players.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2020Article
- The effectiveness of Ergon Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, foam rolling, and athletic elastic taping in improving volleyball players' shoulder range of motion and throwing performance: a pilot study on elite athletes.Journal of physical therapy science · 2020Article
- INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT-TISSUE MOBILIZATION: A COMMENTARY ON CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2019Article
- Roller massage: is the numeric pain rating scale a reliable measurement and can it direct individuals with no experience to a specific roller density?The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2018Article
- Letter to the Editor.Journal of athletic training · 2018Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
contextRestricted dorsiflexion (DF) at the ankle joint can cause acute and chronic injuries at the ankle and knee. Myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques have been used to increase range of motion (ROM); however, evidence directly comparing their effectiveness is limited.
objectiveTo compare the effects of a single session of compressive myofascial release (CMR) or IASTM using the Graston Technique (GT) on closed chain ankle-DF ROM.
designRandomized controlled trial.
settingLaboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER
participantsParticipants were 44 physically active people (53 limbs) with less than 30° of DF. INTERVENTION(S): Limbs were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: control, CMR, or GT. Both treatment groups received one 5-minute treatment that included scanning the area and treating specific restrictions. The control group sat for 5 minutes before measurements were retaken. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Standing and kneeling ankle DF were measured before and immediately after treatment. Change scores were calculated for both positions, and two 1-way analyses of variance were conducted.
resultsA difference between groups was found in the standing ( F
conclusionsCompressive myofascial release increased ankle DF after a single treatment in participants with DF ROM deficits. Clinicians should consider adding CMR as a treatment intervention for patients with DF deficits.
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