Mulligan Stretch With Traction Versus Post Isometric Relaxtion on Hamstring Flexibility

Comparison Of Mulligan Stretch With Traction Technique And Post Isometric Relaxation On Hamstring Flexibility In Athletes

The design of my study will be Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study. And the sampling technique will be non-probability convenience sampling. A sample of 32 (16 in each group) has been selected using 10% level of significance and 80% power of test.

Three groups will be made each containing 16 participants with inclusion criteria met. Group A will be given control group treatment with Muscle Energy Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks. Group B will be given control group treatment with Mulligan Stretch with Traction Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks.

Total 3 recordings of Hip Flexion ROMs shall be taken with manual goniometry as follows initial/first day, 3rd week, final week/last treatment. A sum of 8 treatments shall be given to the intervention group over the period of 4 weeks, 2 treatments per week.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Hamstring Flexibility
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Mulligan Strech with Traction (TSLR) Technique; Other: Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique

Detailed Description

INTRODUCTION:

Mobility in human gait depends on flexibility of hamstring muscles. Hamstring muscles function is hip extension and knee flexion. In most of the population, tightness or shortening of hamstring muscles occur which limits hip flexion. To measure hamstring muscles flexibility simple passive SLR is performed and range is recorded by manual goniometer. To increase SLR, several techniques are used: MET's and TSLR. Effectiveness of these techniques depend on muscle flexibility.

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of mulligan stretch with traction technique and muscle energy technique to increase the SLR in athletes with hamstring tightness.

METHOD:

The data will be collected from Athletes in sports clubs, gyms, and sports fields of Lahore. The study will be completed in a period of six months after the approval of synopsis. The design of my study will be Randomized Control Trial (RCT) study. And the sampling technique will be non-probability convenience sampling. A sample of 32 (16 in each group) has been selected using 10% level of significance and 80% power of test.

Three groups will be made each containing 16 participants with inclusion criteria met. Group A will be given control group treatment with Muscle Energy Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks. Group B will be given control group treatment with Mulligan Stretch with Traction Technique applied over the period of 4 weeks.

Total 3 recordings of Hip Flexion ROMs shall be taken with manual goniometry as follows initial/first day, 3rd week, final week/last treatment. A sum of 8 treatments shall be given to the intervention group over the period of 4 weeks, 2 treatments per week.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 32
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Pakistan
  • Punjab
    • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
      • Shapes Executive Gym Lahore

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female
• Negative Spring test
• Asymptomatic
• SLR < 80⸰

Exclusion Criteria:

• Positive LBP
• Lumbar Straightening
• SI Joint Dysfunction
• History of hamstring injury
• Current musculoskeletal pain in hip region
• Any other comorbidity limiting joint ROM

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Single

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Mulligan Strech with Traction Group	Other: Mulligan Strech with Traction (TSLR) Technique; The Mulligan traction straight leg raise (TSLR) technique is a mobilization technique that can increase hamstring flexibility and range of motion.
Experimental: Post-Isometric Relaxation Group	Other: Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique; Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique is a Muscle Energy Technique which increases hamstring flexibility and range of motion.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Hip Flexion Range of Motion	Hip Flexion ROM will be measured using SLR technique with manual goniometry.	Baseline, 3rd week and 6th week.

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Riphah International University
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Muhammad Hassan, MSPT, Riphah International University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): April 25, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): July 25, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): August 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: April 29, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 29, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): May 2, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimated): November 14, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 12, 2024
• Last Verified: November 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Muscle Energy Technique; Sports Injury; Post Isometric Relaxation; Hamstring Flexibility
• Other Study ID Numbers: REC/RCR&AHS/21/0419

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No