Hamstring Tightness, Muscle Tightness
Conditions
Keywords
tightness, tissue flossing, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, Hamstring tightness, flexibility
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn tissue flossing and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation effect in treating hamstring muscle tightness. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. which technique is more useful in giving instant relaxation of hamstring muscle 2. can these technique increase muscle flexibility and knee motion Researchers will compare Tissue flossing to a PNF (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) to see which on is more effective. Participant will: 1. be provided one technique either tissue flossing or PNF in first day 2. physiotherapist will immediately measure the the change in flexibility or knee motion 2\. another technique will be applied after 1 week 3. again change in flexibility and knee motion will be recorded
Interventions
OTHERtissue floss band
Floss band is wrapped in thigh from distal to proximal for 2 minutes. during this period patient is asked to actively perform movement for 2 minute, after that the band is removed and repeated once more. Immediately followed by flexibility measurements
OTHERProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching using the hold-relax method: participants perform an isometric contraction of the hamstring at the end of its stretch range , followed by relaxation and passive stretch, then flexibility assessed similarly
Sponsors
Guru Nanak Dev University
Sakshi Negi
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Female subjects were included in the study * Subjects with hamstring muscle tightness were included * Subjects between the age group of 18-25 years were included
Exclusion criteria
* Male subjects * Subject who didn't fulfill the age criteria * Subject with hamstring tear or other knee ligament injury * Any history of lower limb surgery dating back a year * Subjects with Lower back pain or any neurological compromise in the lower limb * Any acute injury like a sprain, strain, and open wound * Subjects who had latex allergies * Subjects with venous thrombotic disease, heart disease, respiratory illness, and dermatitis, in their lower legs were excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active Knee Extension Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week | With the participant supine and the hip flexed to 90°, the participant actively extends the knee. A goniometer was used to records the knee extension angle. Three trials are performed and the mean is used for analysis. |
| Passive Knee Extension Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week | With the participant supine and the hip flexed to 90°, the examiner passively extends the knee until the first onset of resistance. A goniometer is used to records the knee extension angle. Three trials are performed and the mean is used. |
| Straight Leg Raise | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week | With the participant supine, the examiner passively raises the extended leg until resistance . A goniometer at the hip measures maximum hip flexion angle (degrees). Three trials are performed and the mean is used. |
| Sit-and-Reach Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week | The participant sits with legs extended and reaches forward along a standard sit-and-reach box . After a warm-up, three trials are performed and the mean score (cm) is recorded. |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed