Hamstring Flexibility
Conditions
Keywords
Hamstring Flexibility, Sports Injury, Muscle Energy Technique, Post Isometric Relaxation
Brief summary
The design of my study will be Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study. And the sampling technique will be non-probability convenience sampling. A sample of 32 (16 in each group) has been selected using 10% level of significance and 80% power of test. Three groups will be made each containing 16 participants with inclusion criteria met. Group A will be given control group treatment with Muscle Energy Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks. Group B will be given control group treatment with Mulligan Stretch with Traction Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks. Total 3 recordings of Hip Flexion ROMs shall be taken with manual goniometry as follows initial/first day, 3rd week, final week/last treatment. A sum of 8 treatments shall be given to the intervention group over the period of 4 weeks, 2 treatments per week.
Detailed description
INTRODUCTION: Mobility in human gait depends on flexibility of hamstring muscles. Hamstring muscles function is hip extension and knee flexion. In most of the population, tightness or shortening of hamstring muscles occur which limits hip flexion. To measure hamstring muscles flexibility simple passive SLR is performed and range is recorded by manual goniometer. To increase SLR, several techniques are used: MET's and TSLR. Effectiveness of these techniques depend on muscle flexibility. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of mulligan stretch with traction technique and muscle energy technique to increase the SLR in athletes with hamstring tightness. METHOD: The data will be collected from Athletes in sports clubs, gyms, and sports fields of Lahore. The study will be completed in a period of six months after the approval of synopsis. The design of my study will be Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study. And the sampling technique will be non-probability convenience sampling. A sample of 32 (16 in each group) has been selected using 10% level of significance and 80% power of test. Three groups will be made each containing 16 participants with inclusion criteria met. Group A will be given control group treatment with Muscle Energy Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks. Group B will be given control group treatment with Mulligan Stretch with Traction Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks. Total 3 recordings of Hip Flexion ROMs shall be taken with manual goniometry as follows initial/first day, 3rd week, final week/last treatment. A sum of 8 treatments shall be given to the intervention group over the period of 4 weeks, 2 treatments per week.
Interventions
OTHERMulligan Strech with Traction (TSLR) Technique
The Mulligan traction straight leg raise (TSLR) technique is a mobilization technique that can increase hamstring flexibility and range of motion.
Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique is a Muscle Energy Technique which increases hamstring flexibility and range of motion.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Both male and female * Negative Spring test * Asymptomatic * SLR \< 80⸰
Exclusion criteria
* Positive LBP * Lumbar Straightening * SI Joint Dysfunction * History of hamstring injury * Current musculoskeletal pain in hip region * Any other comorbidity limiting joint ROM
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hip Flexion Range of Motion | Baseline, 3rd week and 6th week. | Hip Flexion ROM will be measured using SLR technique with manual goniometry. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed