The effect of physiotherapy techniques on hamstring muscle shortness

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Hamstring muscle shortness.; Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere; M63.8

• Registration Number: IRCT20161221031506N6
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 30 August 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy athletes aged 18-50 years
Passive Straight Leg Raising Test should be 70 degrees or less (the lumbar spine arch will be maintained by the roll to prevent posterior pelvic tilt during the test

Exclusion Criteria

Skin infections
Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation and neurological symptoms
Skin allergies
No injuries or surgery on the hip and knee joint in the last 6 months
No damage to the hamstring muscle in the last 2 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Active Knee Extension Test. Timepoint: Before and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Active Knee Extension Test.;Passive Straight Leg Raising test score measured by The value of the angle. Timepoint: Before and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Passive Straight Leg Raising Test.;Toe Touch Test score. Timepoint: Before and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Toe Touch Test.