ArticleThe Journal of manual & manipulative therapy2023
Effectiveness of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique (MET) on post-operative elbow stiffness: a randomized clinical trial.
Article in The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 4 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique Versus Cross Friction Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Range of Motion, and Endurance in Leg Spin Bowlers With Rotator Cuff Strain
Official Title: Comparison of Graston Technique With Tissue Flossing Technique in Patient With Post-Operative Knee Stiffness
Comparative Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Cross Fiber Massage in Patients With Total Knee Replacement.
Comparative Effects of Hold-relax and Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Lower Extremity Function in Patients With Post-traumatic Knee Stiffness
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Impact of Physiotherapy Intervention on Pain, Quality of Life, and Function in Low Back Pain Associated With Piriformis Syndrome: Protocol for Systematic Review.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Investigating the effectiveness of stretching interventions on post-traumatic elbow stiffness: a systematic review.JSES international · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundStiffness is a common complication following trauma and surgeries around the elbow, which can result in upper limb functional disabilities. Soft tissue mobilization techniques such as Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) have limited evidence in elbow rehabilitation. This study aimed to compare their effects on postoperative elbow stiffness. METHODOLOGY: 26 subjects were recruited (13 each group) with postoperative elbow stiffness (minimum 6 weeks post surgery) and randomly allocated in two groups: IASTM and MET. Pain [Numeric Pain Rating Scale NPRS)], ROM (Goniometer), and Function [Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)] were assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
resultsThe data of 26 subjects were analyzed and both groups significantly improved in outcome scores post-intervention. The improvements in ROM and function between groups were comparable, but NPRS and PSFS showed greater improvement in the IASTM group (
conclusionIASTM and MET were both effective in improving outcomes in postoperative elbow stiffness. IASTM was more effective in improving pain and patient-specific function.
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