IASTM and Vibration Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Kinesiophobia in Lumbar Disc Herniation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age30-60
SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

About this trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and vibration massage therapy on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with lumbar disc herniation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Individuals between 30 and 60 years of age

Individuals diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation at the protrusion level

Individuals with no cognitive, intellectual, or mental impairments and who are able to express themselves

Individuals with a VAS score greater than 5

Disqualifiers

Individuals with a history of lumbar surgery

Individuals who are pregnant

Individuals who have had a spinal tumor or any other malignancy within the past six months

Individuals who have received physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Exercise
  • IASTM
  • Percussion massage therapy

Treatment groups

45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups