Young male adults with hamstring tightness long stretching, flexibility, eccentric exercise, hamstring, muscle hypertrophy
Conditions
Interventions
Home-based long-lasting static stretching ,Home-based short-lasting static stretching ,Home-based eccentric training,Control
Sponsors
Burapha University, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), and National Science Research and Innovation Fund (NSRF) (Fundamental Fund : Grant no 2.58/2568)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants in the study will physically active males aged between 18-35 years, with no history of lower extremity or lumbar spine nerve, muscle, or joint injuries at the time of study enrollment or in the past 6 months. 2. Participants have hamstring tightness, measured using the passive straight leg raise (SLR) test conducted by a physical therapist, with an angle of less than or equal to 80 deg 3. Participants pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) screening for exercise safety. 4.Participants will not regularly engaged in flexibility or strength training exercises, such as yoga or weight training. 5. Participants will not currently taking medications that affect exercise, such as muscle relaxants or dietary supplements like collagen or whey protein. 6.Participants have a body mass index (BMI) of 24.9 kgm2 or less. 7. Participants voluntarily agree to participate and signed an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants with neurological conditions, such as stroke, seizures, or brain injuries, will be excluded. 2. Participants with a history of chest pain (angina pectoris) will be excluded. 3. Missing more than 20% training sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle ultrasound imaging pre-training, immediate post session1, a few days after 6-week of training, and 3 month follow-up Ultrasound imaging | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Passive MTU joint stiffness pre-training, immediate post session1, a few days after 6-week of training, and 3 month follow-up isokinetic dynamometer,Flexibility pre-training, immediate post session1, a few days after 6-week of training, and 3 month follow-up Range of motion by goniometer,Muscle strength pre-training, immediate post session1, a few days after 6-week of training, and 3 month follow-up Isokinetic dynamometer,Jump height pre-training, immediate post session1, a few days after 6-week of training, and 3 month follow-up My jump application,Satisfactory level of exercise program a few days after 6-week of training Subjective examination | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public Contactpornpimol muanjai
Burapha University
Outcome results
None listed