The effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on range of motion: a meta-analysis
Sien Tang,
Li Sheng,
Jinming Xia
et al.
Abstract:Background
To evaluate the effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on range of motion (ROM).
Methods
We performed a literature search of the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases from inception to December 23, 2023. Randomized controlled trials that compared treatment groups receiving IASTM to controls or IASTM plus another treatment(s) to other treatment(s) among healthy individuals with or wi… Show more
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