Immediate effects of combined hamstring dynamic or static stretching with foam rolling and eccentric exercise on fascicle length, flexibility, muscle oxygenation, muscular function in young males with hamstrings tightness
- Conditions
- healthy young malesextensibility, eccentric, stretching exercise, musculotendinous stiffness, foam rolling
- Registration Number
- TCTR20230825003
- Lead Sponsor
- The Allied Health Sciences Research Fund
- Brief Summary
In conclusion, substantial and similar immediate increases in hamstring flexibility, coupled with reduced isometric torque following various exercises, were accompanied by condition-specific alterations in fascicle length, MTU stiffness, or SmO2. These findings provide practical insights for acutely enhancing range of motion in individuals with tight hamstrings.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 25
1.healthy and recreationally active young and non-obese males
2. with hamstring tightness (passive straight leg raise (SLR) less than 80 deg)
An involvement in resistance or stretching exercise or any musculoskeletal pain at lower limb or lower back during the previous 6 months, neuromuscular or skeletal problems or regular use of muscle relaxant, whey protein or collagen supplements
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hamstring ultrasound imaging measurements Before and immediately after exercise Ultrasound imaging B-mode
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Straight leg raise Before, immediately after exercise and post 30 min after exercise inclinometer,Knee flexors musculotendinous unit passive stiffness Before, immediately after exercise and post 30 min after exercise isokinetic dynamometer,Muscle strength Before and immediately after exercise isokinetic dynamometer,Jump performance Before, immediately after exercise and post 30 min after exercise My jump 2 application,Muscle oxygenation Before, immediately after exercise and post 30 min after exercise a NIRS devices