Clinical trials: Gastrocnemius Tightness
Gastrocnemius Tightness
Effectiveness of Gastrocnemius Stretching
The aims of this study are to: (1) determine muscle activation of the tibialis posterior muscle during different common gastrocnemius stretches and (2) radiographically quantify the tibial-calcaneal angle during the common…
- Trial name
- Gastroc (NCT05015088)
- Testing
- No interventions will be performed in this study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regis University
Muscle Tightness
Does the Addition of Manual Therapy Techniques Increase Gastrocnemius/Soleus Length More Than Stretching Alone?
This study will examine the short term effects of adding manual therapy techniques to static stretching in Dorsiflexion (DF) Range of Motion (ROM).
- Trial name
- NCT01856972
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Rearfoot joint mobilization, Static stretching/ROM exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Muscle Tightness
Efficiency of Different Gastrocnemius Stretching Exercises
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different types and durations of gastrocnemius stretching on the viscoelastic properties of the gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia.In addition…
- Trial name
- NCT06371547
- Testing
- Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness
Immediate Effects of Graston Massage on Muscle Properties and Performance in Elite Female Handball Players
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of Graston massage on muscle mechanical properties and sports performance in elite handball players with isolated gastrocnemius tightness.
- Trial name
- NCT06911580
- Testing
- Graston Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
Plantar Fascitis, Gastrocnemius Tightness
Treatment of Gastrocnemius Tightness and Subsequent Chronic Plantar Fasciitis with Botulinum Toxin a
This prospective clinical cohort study will follow 40 patients who recieve botulinum toxin A treatment for proximal medial gastrocnemius tightness with subsequent Chronic Plantar Fasciitis for two years.
- Trial name
- PLATOX (NCT05218785)
- Testing
- Botox
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness
Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion. According to the Kendall \& McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness, Pes Planovalgus
- Trial name
- NCT06678139
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Gastrocnemius Tightness, Postural Control
Foot Posture, Strength, Performance, and Postural Control in Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness
Studies on gastrocnemius tightness in healthy children are limited, but there is evidence that ankle dorsiflexion decreases with increasing age in children.
- Conditions
- Gastrocnemius Tightness, Postural Control, Muscle Strength, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06363136
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness, Healthy Adult Participants
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness and Tactile Sensitivity
Isolated gastrocnemius tightness is associated with various foot pathologies, particularly metatarsalgia and hallux valgus, and is also commonly observed in the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT07828392
- Testing
- Ankle Dorsiflexion Index
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Child Development, Gastrocnemius Equinus
Gastrocnemius Tightness and Foot Pain in Children
Foot and leg pain among otherwise healthy children is a common reason for referral to our pediatric orthopaedics outpatient clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT05862246
- Testing
- Clinical examination
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital