U.S., July 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07060521) titled 'Differences in Elbow Stiffness Comparing Massage to Stretching in Tennis Players' on June 09.
Brief Summary: Background and Purpose: Shear wave elastography (SWE) provides quantifiable and specific data regarding muscle and tendon stiffness. Increased muscle and tendon stiffness plays a role in the development of musculoskeletal pathologies. A number of interventions have been proposed to temporarily reduce muscle/tendon stiffness including soft tissue mobilization (massage) and stretching.
Purpose: To investigate the effects of soft tissue mobilization versus stretching on tissue stiffness in a group of competitive tennis players....