Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization to Improve Shoulder Joint Rotation Range of Motion

Student Author Information

Robyn Mitchell, University of LynchburgFollow

Location

Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center

Access Type

Campus Access Only

Entry Number

5

Start Date

4-10-2019 12:00 PM

End Date

4-10-2019 1:15 PM

Department

Athletic Training

Abstract

Context: There is limited evidence of the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on the upper extremities.

Objective: To measure the effects of IASTM applied in two different degrees of shoulder abduction on shoulder internal rotation and external rotation range of motion (ROM).

Design: Crossover

Setting: Athletic training clinic

Participants: Thirteen healthy participants (8 females, 5 males; age = 22.15 ± 2.38 years; height = 173.69 ± 9.74 cm; mass = 82.06 ± 18.62 kg).

Results:For internal rotation, the interaction between time and session was significant (F2,11=.6.26, p = .02, η2=.53). Post hoc results revealed significant improvement in internal rotation ROM from pre to post time points during IASTM at 45 degrees (P

Main Outcome Measures: ROM measurements

Conclusion: Application of IASTM in 45 and 90 degrees of shoulder abduction was shown to be statistically significant and may lead to an improvement of shoulder internal rotation ROM. Application of IASTM may not be the first therapeutic modality when trying to improve shoulder external rotation ROM.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Dr Debbie Bradney

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