No specific disease
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention group completed a supervised unilateral hip flexor stretching program over a period of four weeks using the so-called coach stretch. Stretching was performed on three days pe
Sponsors
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligible participants were healthy adults with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle who reported sitting for at least 8 to 10 hours per day.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were elite sport participation, regular yoga practice or frequent hip flexor stretching, acute or chronic pain or injury of the back, knee, or ankle, lower-extremity surgery within the previous six months, or a diagnosed risk of thrombosis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome was the maximum hip extension angle in the stand phase of the gait cycle. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes comprised changes in static and dynamic posture variables, balance parameters, and hip extensions range of motion between pre-test and post-test. Outcomes were assessed using three-dimensional motion capture, an instrumented treadmill, force plates, and standardized tasks for static posture, single-leg and bilateral stance, toe-touch performance, and walking. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKonstantin Warneke
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Outcome results
None listed