Hamstring Flexibility
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a randomised controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Passive Static Stretching of 30 seconds versus 60 seconds on the Hamstring Flexibility in adults with Hamstring Tightness. The study is conducted in Rehabilitation department of Fauji Foundation Hospital on the sample of 38 participants. Hamstring flexibility will be evaluated at the beginning by Active knee extension test. The subjects will be randomized into two group by sealed envelope method. Baseline assessment would be done by using tools of SLR and modified knee extension test and then final assessment will be done after 4 weeks.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of passive static stretching on hamstring flexibility in adults with hamstring tightness adults (age : 18-45 years ) by using 1. Goniometer 2. Straight leg raise (SLR) 3. Passive Hip Flexion Test(PHFT) 4. Active Knee Extension Test( AKET) 5. Modified Knee Extension Test(MKET) Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure:The subjects will be advised of the training session schedule following the baseline assessment. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.
Interventions
PROCEDUREPassive Static Stretching exercises for 30 seconds
Intervention includes Following Tests 1. Passive Hip Flexion Test(PHFT) 2. Straight Leg Raises(SLR) 3. Modified Knee Extension Test(MKET)
PROCEDUREPassive Static Stretching exercises for 60 seconds
Intervention includes Following Tests 1. Passive Hip Flexion Test(PHFT) 2. Straight Leg Raises(SLR) 3. Modified Knee Extension Test(MKET)
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Randomized Controlled Trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adults age ranging from 18-45 years * Both males and females are included in the study * Individuals with 90 degree hip flexion having a minimum reduction of 15 degrees in knee extension position.
Exclusion criteria
: * Old adults * Individuals suffering from any acute or chronic co-morbidities of musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular or systemic origin * Post-surgical cases * Hamstring strain or any other dysfunction in past two years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain intensity | 4 weeks | Numeric Pain Rating Scale has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing. |
| Range of motion | 4 weeks | Goniometer will be used |
| Physical Function | 4 weeks | Physical Function will be assessed using Oswestry disability Questionairre |
| Lumbar range of motion | 4 Weeks | Using Inclinometer |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactImran Malik, MS-MSKPT*
Outcome results
None listed