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To compare the quick effects of 2 Stretching Techniques in participants with tight muscles

Comparison of Immediate effect of Muscle Energy Technique V/S Myo-Fascial release on Muscle Length and Functional Performance in Participants with Hamstring and Gastrosoleus Muscle Tightness – A Prospective Cohort Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/08/072869
Enrollment
88
Registered
2024-08-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: The participants in the age group of 18-25 years with Hamstring and Gastrosoleus will be included as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The s

Sponsors

JAHNAVI R B
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. students in the age group 18- 25 2. participants with unilateral as well as bilateral tightness of Hamstrings and Gastrosoleus muscles 3. participants willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. participants with history of acute hamstring or Gastrosoleus strain 2. participants with tightness of other muscles in lower limb muscles other than Hamstring and Gastrosoleus 3. any recent fracture/ surgeries of the abdomen or lower limb 4. any congenital/ acquired deformity in the lower limb 5. Any contraindications for MFR and MET 6. diagnosed participants with neurological deficits, malignancy or skin disease traumatic injury of the lumbar spine less than 1 year

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
muscle length on 1. sit and reach test 2. ankle ROMTimepoint: Outcome measures are taken before and after giving MET and Foam rolling—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
functional performance on 1. walking speed 2. Y- balance test 3. vertical jump test. Timepoint: Outcome measures are taken before & after giving MET & Foam rolling—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr SUNIL K M

SDM College of physiotherapy

jahnavirb07@gmail.com8762075064

Outcome results

None listed

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