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Comparison of physiotherapy interventions to reduce back thigh muscle tightness, improve walking and daily activities in young adults.

Comparison of Deep Transverse Friction Massage combined with Static Stretching VS Myofascial Release combined with Dynamic Stretching on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility, Walking Speed and Functional Status in Young Adults. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104506
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Deep Transverse Friction Massage, Static Stretching.: Deep Transverse Friction Massage is friction massage given for 20 minutes at the site of lesion transverse manner to the muscle fib

Sponsors

DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both male and female subjects will be included. Subjects with age group of 18-35 years. Subjects with limited knee extension 135 degree - 20 degree bilaterally. Subjects with LEFS Score less than or equal to 79. Subject having walking speed less than 1.3 m/s. Subject with written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with Musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. Herniated nucleus pulposus, Lumbar spondylosis, Lumbar spondylolisthesis, Vertebral fracture). Subjects with Cardiovascular conditions (e.g. Hypertension, Coronary artery disease) Subjects with Respiratory conditions (e.g. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma) Subjects with Skin problems (e.g. Ulcers, Psoriasis, Blisters) Subjects with Neural disorders Subjects with Significant Haematoma. Subjects with recent history of lumbar or abdominal surgery (e.g. Laminectomy, Discectomy, Appendectomy, cholecystectomy) Subjects with radiating pain to lower limb. Pregnancy Subjects with history of Lower limb / pelvic fracture within the past 6 months. Subject with Deep Vein Thrombosis. Subject with Lower Limb Discrepancy Subject with history of TKR, THR in past 1 Year. Subject having history of Avascular Necrosis. Subject having unilateral hamstring tightness.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To Compare the Deep Transverse Friction Massage combined with Static Stretching vs Myofascial Release combined with Dynamic Stretching on Hamstring muscle flexibility, Walking Speed and Functional Status in Young adults.Timepoint: At baseline, 5th session (post intervention) and 12th session (post intervention).—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTanav Sharma

D.A.V Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

shilpyjetli@gmail.com9888021738

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026