Hamstring tightness.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Muscle energy technique, controlled isometric contraction from the target muscle and then transfer the knee to the greater extension range. Intervention 2: Interven
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18-30 years old 20 degree or more extension lack during active knee extension BMI between 18.5 to 29.5 Satisfaction with participation in the project
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participation in sport activities 3 days or more in a week Severe deformities in the back, hip, knee and ankle Lower extremity prosthesis Chronic musculo-skeletal disorders Pregnancy Neurological and Vestibular disorders Cardiovascular and Respiratory disorders History of Epilepsy, Seizure and Migraine History of hamstring strain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Flexibility of hamstring distal head. Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Flexibility of hamstring proximal head. Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Flex tester box.;Hamstring stiffness. Timepoint: Before and immediately after intervention. Method of measurement: Biodex system 3. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Azizi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed