Comparative Effectiveness of Static Stretching Versus Myofascial Release on Hamstring Muscle Tightness in IT Professionals: A Randomized Comparative Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM)
研究概览
简要总结
Brief Summary
This clinical trial aims to learn if static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals. It will also learn about the superiority of one maneuver over another. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does static stretching and myofascial release work to improve hamstring muscle tightness and lower limb functional ability among IT professionals?
- Which stretching maneuver is more effective in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving the lower limb functional ability among IT professionals? Researchers will compare static stretching to myofascial release to see if both work equally or are superior to each other in reducing hamstring muscle tightness and improving lower limb functional ability among IT professionals.
Participants will:
- Both groups received an application of hot packs for 20-25mins at the posterior aspect of the thigh.
- In addition, group 1 performed static stretching of the hamstring muscles for thirty seconds, with a thirty-second gap, repeating the same maneuver three times/day for five days/week for three weeks.
- Group 2 received a myofascial release. This maneuver involves the proper positioning of the practitioner's hands on both sides of the hamstrings, pulling them in opposite directions with firm pressure, and holding the stretch for three to five minutes each stretch, completing five to seven stretches per session with a gap of two minutes between each stretch, and continued five sessions per week for three weeks.
详细描述
Tightness in the hamstring muscles presents a considerable issue for many people, especially those in professions requiring long sitting periods, such as IT workers. This group often experiences a high rate of hamstring tightness because their jobs involve extended sitting and minimal physical movement. As a result, IT professionals may suffer from limited knee extension and reduced functionality, leading to discomfort and lower productivity at work and in daily activities.
The impact of hamstring tightness on knee extension and overall function has been extensively studied across various populations. Limited knee extension, commonly associated with hamstring tightness, can disrupt standard walking patterns and affect joint stability, raising the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, particularly around the knee. Additionally, the reduced functional ability caused by hamstring tightness can negatively influence daily tasks, job performance, and overall quality of life.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •IT professionals
- •males and females)
- •aged between 30 and 45 years
- •working in passive roles for at least 6 hours a day, and
- •reported symptoms of hamstring muscle tightness such as decreased flexibility and discomfort during prolonged sitting, and found positive active knee extension test.
排除标准
- •History of musculoskeletal injuries or neurological disorders affecting lower limb function, and
- •showed non-cooperation.
研究组 & 干预措施
SS Group
SS group received a static stretching on the hamstring muscle
干预措施: Static stretching (Other)
MFR Group
The MFR group received a myofascial release on the hamstring muscle
干预措施: Myofascial release (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM)
时间窗: 3 weeks
Hamstring muscle tightness was assessed by active knee extension ROM using a standard full-circle goniometer. The knee angle should be between 80-90 degrees. If the range is below 80 degrees, then that subject has a tight hamstring.
次要结局
- Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)(3 weeks)
研究者
AMIR IQBAL
Researcher
King Saud University