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Improving Hamstring Flexibility and Kick Power in Football Players Using Lumbar Mobilization and Tapping Techniques.

Effect of lumbar mobilization combined with kinetic chain taps on neurodynamic hamestring tightness and kick power in recreational football players- a quasi experimental study - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/098149
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-11-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: LUMBAR MOBILIZATION + KINETIC CHAIN TAPS: Lumbar Mobilization Protocol Typeof Mobilization: Unilateral posterior-anterior (PA) mobilization directed at the L4 vertebral segment, Grade:

Sponsors

college of physiotherapy, Dayananda Sagar University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Recreational players aged 18-25 years History of hamstring tightness. Active participation in football training. Neurodynamic restriction confirmed via positive SlumpTest or Straight Leg Raise (SLR less than 70 degrees) Participants signing the consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Existing lumbar spine pathology(e.g. disc herniation, confirmed by history). Neurological disorders affecting lower limbs. Recent surgical interventions(less than 6 months). Acute hamstring strain (less than 6 weeks). Recent lower limb injuries(less than 3 months). Systemic conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). Regular use of muscle relaxants or pain medication affecting hamstring tone. Hypermobility of L4-L5

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Kick power: Kick Distance (meters)Timepoint: Day 0, 2 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Range of motion Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test 2. Slump TestTimepoint: Day 0, 2 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Satvik
srihari-physio@dsu.edu.in9886040520

Outcome results

None listed

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