Immediate effect of cervicothoracic vs thoracolumbar manipulation on hamstring flexibility in subjects with asymptomatic hamstring tightness : A Randomized controlled trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
| Hamstring tightness is a common musculoskeletal problem associated with decreased flexibility, altered biomechanics, and increased risk of lower-limb injuries.[1] |
Hamstring tightness is relatively common among college students aged 18 to 25 years.[1]
Tight hamstrings are associated with dysfunction in the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower limb, as well as conditions such as low back pain and abnormal gait.[1]
Apart from causing a reduced range of motion, hamstring tightness can contribute to various orthopedic conditions, such as hamstring strain, plantar fasciitis, and low back pain.[1]
Muscle tightness affects the ability of the hamstring muscles to maintain a constant length-tension relationship and absorb stress.[1]
This decreased flexibility creates a cycle of a limited range of motion and increased postural abnormalities.[1]
Conventional management strategies such as stretching, soft tissue release, and exercise therapy are widely employed to improve flexibility; however, their effects may be transient or require repeated sessions for optimal results.[1,2]
Spinal manipulation is therefore aimed at restoring joint mobility and has shown potential to enhance neuromuscular excitability and muscle strength in experimental settings.[2]
Given the interrelationship between spinal mobility and lower-limb muscle function, this study aims to evaluate the immediate and short-term effect of spinal manipulation on hamstring flexibility in individuals with hamstring tightness through a randomized controlled trial design.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Other
- 盲法
- Participant and Investigator Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 25.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1] Bilateral hamstring tightness with Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Greater than 70 Degree 2] Active Knee Extension Test Lesser than 20 Degree from full extension.
排除标准
- •1] History of shoulder or spinal surgery in the past year.
- •2] Partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tear, adhesive capsulitis, neurogenic radiculopathy, or other diagnosed shoulder pathology requiring surgery.
- •3] Contraindications to spinal manipulation: known osteoporosis, vertebral fracture, spinal infection, malignancy, bleeding disorder or current anticoagulant therapy, uncontrolled systemic disease, signs of upper motor neuron lesion.
- •4] Received spinal or shoulder manipulation within last 4 weeks.
研究者
Dr Santosh Metgud
KLE INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY