Hamstring tightness.
Conditions
Interventions
Self-Myofascial release-The participant assumed a long sitting position on a firm and even surface by placing the arms backward and loading body weight on the palms. A foam roller was placed under th
Sponsors
Amity Institute of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: BMI between 18.5-24.9, hamstring are tight and passive SLR range between 30-70, at least 15-20 degree loss of knee extension when hip held in 90 degree flexion, participants with less than 12 inches in Sit and reach test and Stretch end feel during complete range of motion
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: past history of hamstring injury within 2 years, Low joint mobility or hypermobility, Metabolic disease, Incomplete post fracture bone fusion, Lumbar and lower limb neurological compromise, Limb length discrepancy, Acute joint pain with exercise, Straight leg, hip flexion range of motion was greater than 70 degree. Ethical approval for this randomised study was granted by, NTCC committee of AIPT, AUUP, A+ orthopaedic and sports Med Centre. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and any relevant questions answered on data collection, all concerned were aware of the right to withdraw from the study at any time.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active knee extension (AKE) Passive straight leg raise test (PSLR) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sit and reach test (SRT) | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactMayank Shukla
Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, UP Uttar Pradesh Noida
Outcome results
None listed