Short Hamstring Syndrome : Hamstring syndrome is a condition caused by pressure on this nerve. The nerve may be pinched between the hamstring muscles and the pelvic bone or by the band of tissue that connects the hamstring muscles.This condition can cause pain in the hip and buttock and sometimes numbness down the back of the leg. It may hurt to sit down or stretch the hamstrings..
Conditions
Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 35 years. Individuals with limited Straight leg raising i.e. less than 80 degree when performed actively Both gender. Controlled matched individuals in reference to weight, Height and Body Mass Index to some extent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Gymnasts Hamstring injury within the past year Exceeding 80° in the initial Straight leg raising test. Verbal report of performing regular lower extremity muscle stretching exercises. History of neck trauma (whiplash), neck symptoms, history of fracture in any part of the body. History of growth disorders, history of neurological or orthopedic disorders, diagnosis of herniated disk, low back pain in the last 6 months, and body mass index lower than 20Kg/cm2 or higher than 30Kg/cm2 Individuals who undergone any flexibility training in last three months Individuals who are on regular use of analgesic medication and muscle relaxant in the last two weeks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion (ROM). Timepoint: Before intervention and after intervention. Method of measurement: Active SLR (less than 80 degree) with Goniometer.;Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: the scale will be shown to participants and they will mark their pain rate according to their pain. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied health Sciences