An interventional study of Static stretching and Myofascial release in Hamstring Tightness and Hamstring Flexibility, sponsored by King Saud University. Completed at 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-09-19.
Sponsored by King Saud University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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:
Participants will:
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.
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SS group received a static stretching on the hamstring muscle
Other: Static stretching
The MFR group received a myofascial release on the hamstring muscle
Other: Myofascial release
The SS group received static stretching, which was applied with gentle and firm pressure while pulling opposite the hamstring muscle contraction.
Myofascial release is applied with cross-handed stretches over hamstring muscle
Active knee extension range of motion (AKE-ROM)
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.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS)
Lower limb functional ability was assessed using a lower extremity functional scale. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores can be based on the following categories: 0-20: Severe functional limitation; 21-40: Moderate functional limitation; 41-60: Mild to moderate functional limitation; 61-80: Minimal functional limitation or normal function.
Time frame: 3 weeks
Plan to share: No
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