Clinical trials: Deep Friction Massage
Bicipital Tendonitis
Effect of Deep Friction Massage on Pain, Function, Kinesiophobia, and Quality of Life in Bicipital Tendinitis
Bicipital tendinitis is a condition caused by inflammation of the biceps tendon, resulting in pain and limited movement in the front of the shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT07030972
- Testing
- Exercise, Deep friction massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Remission of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Physiotherapy
This study was conducted with the aim of determining whether or not Non surgical spinal decompression therapy was effective in remission of herniation, decreasing pain and improving functional status.
- Trial name
- NCT02699164
- Testing
- DRX 9000, Axiom Worldwide, Tampa, Florida, physiotherapy, spinal stabilization exercise
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Stroke (Subacute)
Effect of DFM on Quadriceps Spasticity in Stroke Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if deep friction massage works to reduce quadriceps muscle spasticity in adults with sub-acute Stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07537322
- Testing
- Deep Friction Massage, Physical Therapy Exercise only
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Deep Transverse Friction Massage
Effects of Deep Friction Vs Stretching Techniques
Flexibility, agility and muscle strength are key factors to either win or lose a game. Recently the effect of a new technique, deep transverse friction massage (DTFM), on muscle extensibility, strength and agility and injury…
- Trial name
- NCT03540888
- Testing
- Deep transverse Friction Massage, Dynamic stretching intervention, Static stretching intervention
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohammed Ali FAKHRO, DPT
Plantar Fascitis
Comparative Effects of Gun Massager and Transverse Friction Massage in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
to compare the effects of massage gun and transverse friction massage on management of pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT05347264
- Testing
- gun massager, transverse friction massage
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Adhesive Capsulitis
Spencer's Muscle Energy Technique and Cyriax Deep Friction Massage on Adhesive Capsulitis
To compare the effects of Spencer technique and Cyriax deep friction massage on pain, range of motion (ROM) and functional disability of the shoulder in Adhesive capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT05398588
- Testing
- Cyriax Deep Friction Massage, Spencer Muscle energy technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Situation
The Effect of Deep Friction Massage on the Achilles Tendon Blood Flow
Background: There is a hypothesis in literature that the mechanical action of deep transverse friction massage (DTF) produces vasodilatation and increases blood flow.
- Trial name
- Friction (NCT01453543)
- Testing
- deep transverse friction massage
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Lateral Epicondylitis
Effects of Mulligan and Cyriax Approach in Patients With Subacute Lateral Epicondylitis.
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a pain causing musculoskeletal disease which mainly occurs due to the over exertion or over use of extensors of wrist mainly ECRB and pain is felt at the origin of common extensor tendon.
- Trial name
- NCT03848117
- Testing
- Cyriax approach i.e. DTF massage and Mill's manipulation, Mulligan approach i.e. Taping and MWM
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Isra University
Lateral Epicondylitis
Mobilization With Movement Verses Cyriax Techniques Among Athletes With Lateral Epicondylitis
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) and Cyriax techniques in athletes diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
- Trial name
- MWM-CYR-LE (NCT07424794)
- Testing
- MWM, Cyriax techniques
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mohammad Affan
Plantar Fascitis
Effects of Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Plantar Fasciitis.
The objective of study is to compare the pain intensity, disability and functional capacity by Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques in patients with plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07576192
- Testing
- DEEP TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE, INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Patellar Tendon
Patellar Tendon Physiotheraphy Acute Effects Trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of different physiotherapy interventions applied to the patellar tendon.
- Trial name
- PTPAFT (NCT07315906)
- Testing
- Deep Friction Massage, Thermal Agent Application, Quadriceps Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Headache Disorders
Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide and Deep Friction Massage in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of sustained natural apophyseal glide and deep friction massage in patients with cervicogenic headache for reducing pain, enhancing cervical range of motion…
- Trial name
- NCT05404113
- Testing
- sustained natural apophyseal glide, deep friction massage
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Deep Friction Massage in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this clinical trial is to determine whether deep friction massage and stretching reduce muscle contraction in the calf muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT06760793
- Testing
- manual static stretching exercises on plantar flexors, deep friction massage on plantar flexors
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Dry Needling and Deep Friction Massage in Patients With Subacromial Pain Syndrome
This study was planned to investigate the effects of Trigger Point-Dry Needling Therapy (TP-DNT) on night pain and Shoulder Internal Rotation (SIR) in individuals with Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SPS).
- Trial name
- Dry Needling (NCT03888586)
- Testing
- Trigger Point Dry Needling Technique, Deep Friction Massage Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
The Effect of Adding Deep Friction Massage to Eccentric Training Exercises in Lateral Epicondylitis
Background: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) often benefits from eccentric training exercises, but combining them with deep friction massage (DFM) might enhance outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT06597643
- Testing
- Eccentric Training, Deep Friction Massage
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Tendinopathy
Deep Friction Massage: Symptomatic
Despite DFM being a widely-used technique and the empirical grounding regarding the importance of the pressure applied, there is no study characterizing the pressure applied during DFM, remaining it a discretion of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03255538
- Testing
- DFM: Mean pressure, DFM: Mean pressure - 25%, DFM: Mean pressure + 25%
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Comparison of Different Treatment Methods in Lumbal Disc Herniation Treatment
The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of three different treatment methods which consists spinal decompression, deep friction massage and exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT02572622
- Testing
- non -surgical spinal decompression therapy, deep friction massage,, electrotherapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Wallet Sciatica
Post Facilitation Stretch Versus Active Isolated Stretching Along With Deep Friction Massage in Wallet Sciatica.
To compare the effects of post facilitation stretch and active isolated stretch along with deep friction massage on pain pressure threshold of trigger points, disability, muscle length, and hip joint range of motion in wallet…
- Trial name
- NCT05058820
- Testing
- Post Facilitation stretch, Active Isolated Stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Tennis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparison of Two Different Treatment Effects on Individuals With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) treatment and Deep Friction Massage (DFM) treatment on pain, functionality, grip strength (GS), edema, range of motion (ROM) of…
- Conditions
- Tennis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis, Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT04187287
- Testing
- Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Deep Friction Massage
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Heart Diseases, Pain
Deep Friction Massage for Intercostal Pain in Patients With Heart Disease
Studies show that chest pain is a common complaint presented in both general practice and in emergency units. Musculoskeletal causes are common, but frequently overlooked.
- Trial name
- NCT01803529
- Testing
- heat-pack with massage, heat-pack only
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital