Health Condition 1: M629- Disorder of muscle, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Myofascial release technique: Myofascial release will be given with the ulnar border from proximal to distal direction with a light gentle pressure over the hamstring muscle until the s
Sponsors
Jamia Millia Islamia
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy asymptomatic individuals with hamstring tightness Participants with tight hamstrings defined by a passive knee extension angle more than 20 degrees
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Hypermobility (Beighton score more than 4) Involvement in regular flexibility exercises/yoga BMI more than 30 which would lead to adverse effects on knee extensibility Spine, hip, knee, ankle or foot abnormalities or deformities, structural or otherwise Any medical, surgical, cognitive, sensory or neurological disorders which could affect gait Vestibular, neuromuscular or cardiovascular system impairment Any medical treatment that might impair balance and gait Any injuries to the lower extremity in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait Parameters: Joint angles, stride length, step length Muscle Activation: Hamstring muscle complex- Semitendinosus and long head of biceps femoris.Timepoint: At Day 0 and Day 15 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical performance Hamstring Muscle Flexibility Timepoint: At Day 0 and Day 15 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnureet Kaur
Centre For Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
Outcome results
None listed