Young female adults with hamstring tightness flexibility, muscle stiffness, hamstring
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants in the study will physically active females 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 exercises, such as yoga. 5. Participants will not currently taking medications that affect exercise, such as muscle relaxants or dietary supplements like collagen. 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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Soft tissue stiffness pre-training, immediate post session ultrasound shear-wave elastography | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Flexibility pre-training, immediate post session Range of motion by goniometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Burapha University