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The effect of physiotherapy techniques on hamstring muscle shortness

Immediate effect of soft tissue mobilization tool (Graston), static hold-relax, and muscle energy techniques on hamstring muscle shortness in healthy athletes: Randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20161221031506N6
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-08-06
Start date
2021-07-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

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

Conditions

Hamstring muscle shortness. Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: increasing hamstring muscle length using Hold Relax The patient performs the usual warm-up ten minutes before exercise. The hold-relax technique will be performed.

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy athletes aged 18-50 years Passive Straight Leg Raising Test should be 70 degrees or less (the lumbar spine arch will be maintained by the roll to prevent posterior pelvic tilt during the test

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Skin infections Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and neurological symptoms Skin allergies No injuries or surgery on the hip and knee joint in the last 6 months No damage to the hamstring muscle in the last 2 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Active Knee Extension Test. Timepoint: Before and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Active Knee Extension Test.;Passive Straight Leg Raising test score measured by The value of the angle. Timepoint: Before and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Passive Straight Leg Raising Test.;Toe Touch Test score. Timepoint: Before and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Toe Touch Test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAfrooz Yahya zadeh

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

afruzyayapt1371@yahoo.com+98 51 3884 6710

Outcome results

None listed

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