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Hamstring muscle stretching and Whole body vibration

Comparative study of the effect of whole body vibration and subjects' position on hamstring flexibility in subjects with hamstring shortness.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201207194203N5
Enrollment
72
Registered
2012-08-16
Start date
2012-07-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Muscle contracture. Contracture of muscle

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control (1): Stretching of both hamstrings simultaneously, without WBV. Stretch will be perform in 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval. Stretches will be done 3 times per week
Rehabilitation
Control (2): Stretching of hamstrings individually without WBV. Stretch will be perform in 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval, separately Stretches will be done 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
Intervention (2): Stretching of hamstrings individually on WBV platform when it is on. Stretch will be perform in 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval, separately. The parameters of WBV are as
Intervention (3): The subject firstly will receive WBV for 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval in squat position. After receiving WBV, stretch will be perform for both hamstrings simultaneou
Intervention (4): The subject firstly will receive WBV for 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval in squat position. After receiving WBV, stretch will be perform for individual hamstrings separ
Control (1): Stretching of both hamstrings simultaneously, without WBV. Stretch will be perform in 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval. Stretches will be done 3 times per week for 4 weeks..
Intervention (1): Stretching of both hamstrings simultaneously, on WBV platform when it is on. Stretch will be perform in 5 sets of 30 seconds with 20 s rest interval. The parameters of WBV are as fol

Sponsors

Deputy of Research, Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:Presence of hamstring shortness confirmed with 90-90 test. Female students Exclusion criteria: Orthopedic and neurological disorders, previous history of lower limb surgery, lower limb fracture, hamstring strain during last year, disease like arthritis, ligament and meniscus injury, previous history of spinal surgery, spinal trauma, previous history of regular sport activity during last year, previous history of aerobic program during last 6 months, previous history of cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Knee range of motion limitation. Timepoint: Before Intervention, 4 weeks following the intervention, 1 month following end of intervention. Method of measurement: through goniometry by 90-90 test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Atefeh Aminian Far

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

aminfar@sem-ums.ac.iraminfar83@yahoo.com+98 23 1335 4182

Outcome results

None listed

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