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Soft Tissue Relaxation in Trumpet Players
Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Summary
This single-group pretest-posttest study examined the immediate effects of a single session of integrated soft tissue relaxation, combining instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and manual release techniques, on pulmonary function, resting breathing pattern, trumpet-playing acoustic performance, and perceived exertion in experienced trumpet players.
Official title: Investigating the Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization on Respiratory Muscle Function and Playing Performance in Trumpet Players
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2025-09-10
Completion Date
2025-09-17
Last Updated
2026-10-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Integrated soft tissue relaxation (IASTM + manual release)
Delivered by one trained practitioner according to a written protocol. Pressure was applied during exhalation and eased during inhalation, with intensity titrated to a participant-reported pressure of 3-6 on a 0-10 scale.
Locations (1)
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Exercise and Health Science
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan