Effect of cold pack and heat pack on tigtness of hmastring muscle in college going athletes.

Comparative study of Effects of Cold pack and Moist heat pack on Hamstring Muscle Tightness among Collegiate Athletes : A Randomized Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/01/030590

Enrollment

Registered

2021-01-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: S763- Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of the posterior muscle group at thigh level

Interventions

Intervention1: Cold pack: Cold pack for 20 minutes followed by sustained stretching. Control Intervention1: Moist hot pack: Moist heat pack for 20 minutes followed by sustained stretching.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Sportsperson 2. Collegiate atheletes with hamstrings tightness.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Oen scars or wounds. 2. Uncooperative recreational atheletes. 3. Sportsperson undergoing any other treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Surface ElectromyographyTimepoint: This Outcome will be compared at baseline and post intervention.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Sit and Reach testTimepoint: Sit and Reach test- It will take 15 minutes for the participant to perform the test, by bending forward with knees extended.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vandana Esht

M.M. Institue of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (MMIPR), M.M (DU) University.

vandanaesht@mmumullana.org08059930235

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026