The effect of Hamstring eccentric training on knee strength and proprioception, as well as the hamstring flexibility and lower extremity performance in active femals with hamstring tightness

The effect of Hamstring eccentric training on knee strength and proprioception , as well as the hamstring flexibility and lower extremity performance in active females having hamstring tightness.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190611043865N1

Enrollment

Registered

2019-08-28

Start date

2018-07-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-10-07

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Conditions

Hamstring tightness.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: hamstring Eccentric training for six weeks, three 30 minutes sessions per week. Intervention 2: Control group: Without any intervention.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Active female students with the age range of 18-25 with hamstring tightness having the normal Body Mass Index range (BMI) of 20-25

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A previous history of lower extremity injuries A previous history of neurological disorders Physiotherapy and movment therapy within previous six months Joint problems A previous history of lower extremity surgery or fracture Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Knee strength. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Isokinetic Dynamometer (Biodex-3) to measure knee flexion and extension.;Knee proprioception. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Assesment of proprioception by objective angle retrieval method using the dynamometer isokinetic device.;Hamstring flexibility. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Passive knee extension test.;Lower extremity performance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Hopping and single leg bridge tests.	—

Measure

Time frame

Knee strength. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Isokinetic Dynamometer (Biodex-3) to measure knee flexion and extension.;Knee proprioception. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Assesment of proprioception by objective angle retrieval method using the dynamometer isokinetic device.;Hamstring flexibility. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Passive knee extension test.;Lower extremity performance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Hopping and single leg bridge tests.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmir letafatkar

Kharazmi University

Amir.letafatkar@khu.ac.ir+98 21 2222 8001

Outcome results

None listed

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