Hamstring Tightness Hamstring tightness, Foam roller stretch, Ballistic stretch, Active knee extension test, Sit and reach test, Flexibility, Bouncing movement
Conditions
Interventions
The Forty participants received foam roller stretching for continuously 4 weeks. The FR group supported the testers weight while rolling back and forth while positioning the hamstring of one leg on a
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
Foam roller stretching,Ballistic stretching
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male with either unilateral or bilateral hamstring tightness 2. Age group 18 to 25 years 3. Subjects who pursue any sports 4. Restriction of less than 125 degrees in Active Knee Extension Test 5. Restriction of less than 20 cm in Sit and Reach Test 6. No previous major hamstring injury
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who have undergone lower limb surgery within the last three months 2. Individuals diagnosed with spinal disc herniation 3. Subjects who are uncooperative or unwilling are excluded 4. Subjects with lower limb fracture 5. Muscle or tendon injuries of the hamstring 6. Persistent low back pain for the past two months 7. Lumbar and lower limb neurological involvement ruled out
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SIT AND REACH TEST Baseline and 4th week Above+10 cm -Excellent flexibility +6 to +10 cm-Good flexibility +1 to +5 cm-Average flexibility 0 cm (toes reached)-Fair flexibility below 0 cm-Poor flexibility | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active Knee extension test Baseline and 4th week lesser than 20 degrees -Normal hamstring flexibility 21 to30 degree Mild tightness 31 to 45 degree -Moderate tightness greater than 45degree-Severe hamstring tightness | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactBhuvanesh siva
saveetha college of physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed