None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: retrowalking(backward walking) on treadmill: Active knee extension test will be performed first on the subjects in order to assess hamstring flexibility by using Digital goniometer. The
Sponsors
APOORVA NAGABHUSHAN
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with hamstring tightness less than 155 degrees(based on active knee extension test)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Recent trauma or injury to lower limb 2. Lower limb infections 3. Subjects suffering from any neurological disorders 4. Subjects who are practicing retrowalking in their fitness regime. 5. Subjects who are daily stretching in their fitness regime.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Sargent Jump testTimepoint: 3 trials will be taken, best of the 3 jump trials will be taken into consideration before starting the intervation and after 5 days of post intervention. Intervention is backward walking on treadmill for a duration of 10 mins | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active knee extension testTimepoint: Hamstring tightness will be measured pre and post intervention (after 5 sessions of retrowalking). | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAPOORVA NAGABHUSHAN
MS Ramaiah medical college
Outcome results
None listed