Year: 2025 | Month: April | Volume: 15 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 161-166
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250425
Immediate Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Pain, Flexibility and Balance in Housewives Having Foot Pain
Samridhi1, Dr. Kairavi Trivedi (PT)2
11st Year MPT Student, Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
2Lecturer & PG Guide, Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Corresponding Author: Samridhi
ABSTRACT
Background: Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is modern, non-invasive treatment that acts as possible therapeutic approach for musculoskeletal issues. Research is essential to enhance the understanding of IASTM’s therapeutic capabilities, to establish a strong evidence foundation to validate its immediate advantages & to advance the clinical management of foot pain, aiding a significant & frequently overlooked demographic population.
Method: Study conducted on 40 Housewives (Ahmedabad) having generalized foot/heel pain. Pre-intervention pain was assessed with NPRS, flexibility was evaluated by measuring ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion through goniometry and balance was tested using Timed-Up and Go test. IASTM was administered using EDGE Tool over calf region for 5-7 minutes, 30 strokes over each leg. Post intervention, the data was gathered once again utilizing the previously referenced methods.
Result: The mean age of participants was 38.9±6.9 years. Statistically significant differences were identified pre and post intervention &are as follows: NPRS=3.57º; Right Dorsiflexion=3.15º; Right Plantarflexion=4.52º; Left Dorsiflexion=3.17º; Left Plantarflexion=4.1º; TUG=1.22 seconds. On comparison, significant improvements are evident in all pre-post outcomes assessed (p<0.001).
Conclusion: These preliminary findings suggest that IASTM does produce an immediate effect in alleviating pain, enhancing flexibility and aiding balance in housewives experiencing foot pain.
Key words: IASTM; Foot Pain; Flexibility; Balance; Housewives