Immediate effect of PNF stretching on hamstrings flexibility

Immediate effect of PNF stretching on hams flexibility and functional reach in gym goers. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/111349

Enrollment

150

Registered

2026-05-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching: Isometric hamstring contraction against resistance for about 10 seconds, followed by relaxation and active contraction of the quadr

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Individuals participating must have hamstring shortness. 2. Participating individuals with knee extension over 20 degrees can participate. 3. GYM goers, only males can participate. 4. Males falling in between 20-29 years of age group will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Individuals who had undergone lower extremity injuries in the last 6 months. 2. Individuals with any other musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, neuromuscular, congenital, or any other pathology must be excluded. 3. Individuals with visual impairment, except refractive problems, will be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
hamstring flexibility with active knee extension range of motionTimepoint: During Baseline assessment and immediately after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Functional Reach TestTimepoint: During Baseline assessment & immediately after intervention;Chair Sit & Reach TestTimepoint: After Baseline assessment, during intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShivam Yadav

Galgotias University

nehabcip1121@gmail.com9953861699

Outcome results