None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Kinesiotaping: A baseline assessment of fingertip to floor distance, passive Straight Leg Raise, and active knee extension will be done before application. A reference line is drawn to
Sponsors
KJ Somaiya College Of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Young Adults belonging to all genders with hamstring tightness ( >20 degrees from full extension on active knee extension test and <80 degrees on passive straight leg raise) in the age group of 18 to 25 years and willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with lower limb radicular symptoms 2. Any form of musculoskeletal, neurologic, or cardiovascular disease 3. Participation in a flexibility exercise or physiotherapy program within the last three months 4. An injury or surgery within the last six months. 5. Contraindications for IASTM such as having a tendency to bleed or immunocompromised individuals. 6. Contraindications for Kinesiotaping are individuals with Sensitive Skin, exposed lesions, and skin allergies.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Fingertip to floor distance using a measuring tape 2. Passive Straight Leg Raise using a goniometer 3. Active knee extension test using a goniometerTimepoint: Outcome measures will be taken at the baseline & immediately after intervention that is 15 mins after baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active knee extension test using a goniometerTimepoint: Outcome measures will be taken at the baseline & immediately after intervention that is 15 mins after baseline measurement | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Sneha Ganu
KJ somaiya college of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed