Muscle shortening. Contracture of muscle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In experimental group: local vibration is applied over the middle line of the posterior aspect of thigh as follows: first and second week: three sets of 20 secs (with 1 min rest)
third and fourth week: three sessions of 30 secs with 1 min rest
fifth and sixth week: three sets of 45 secs (with 45 secs rest). Seventh and eighth week: 4 sets of 1 min (with 1 min rest). Intervention 2: In control group: No intervention was applied.
Rehabilitation
In experimental group: local vibration is applied over the middle line of the posterior aspect of thigh as follows: first and second week: three sets of 20 secs (with 1 min rest)
fifth and sixth week: three sets of 45 secs (with 45 secs rest). Seventh and eighth week: 4 sets of 1 min (with 1 min rest)
In control group: No intervention was applied
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 22 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: more than 15 degree Hamesting shortening Exclusion criteria: neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions, deformities and history of lower limb fractures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Passive knee extension angle. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks intervention. Method of measurement: The passive knee extension angle will be measured by hand-hold goniameter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmir Hoshang Bakhtiary
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed