"Effects of Passive Static Stretching of 30 Seconds Versus 60 Seconds on the Hamstring Flexibility in Adults With Hamstring Tightness.

This study is a randomised controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Passive Static Stretching of 30 seconds versus 60 seconds on the Hamstring Flexibility in adults with Hamstring Tightness.

The study is conducted in Rehabilitation department of Fauji Foundation Hospital on the sample of 38 participants. Hamstring flexibility will be evaluated at the beginning by Active knee extension test.

The subjects will be randomized into two group by sealed envelope method. Baseline assessment would be done by using tools of SLR and modified knee extension test and then final assessment will be done after 4 weeks.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Hamstring Flexibility
• Intervention / Treatment: Procedure: Passive Static Stretching exercises for 30 seconds; Procedure: Passive Static Stretching exercises for 60 seconds

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of passive static stretching on hamstring flexibility in adults with hamstring tightness" adults (age : 18-45 years ) by using

1. Goniometer
2. Straight leg raise (SLR)
3. Passive Hip Flexion Test(PHFT)
4. Active Knee Extension Test( AKET)
5. Modified Knee Extension Test(MKET) Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.

Data collection procedure:The subjects will be advised of the training session schedule following the baseline assessment. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

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

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Imran Malik, MS-MSKPT*; Phone Number: +92 355877619; Email: Imranmalik109558@gmail.com

Study Locations

• Pakistan
  • Punjab
    • Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, 4000
      • Recruiting
      • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
      • Contact: Sana Khalid, DPT,MSNMPT,PHD*; Phone Number: 03444218174; Email: sana.khalid@fui.edu.pk

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion criteria:

• Adults age ranging from 18-45 years
• Both males and females are included in the study
• Individuals with 90 degree hip flexion having a minimum reduction of 15 degrees in knee extension position.

Exclusion criteria :

• Old adults
• Individuals suffering from any acute or chronic co-morbidities of musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular or systemic origin
• Post-surgical cases
• Hamstring strain or any other dysfunction in past two years.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group 1; Week 1 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity Week 2 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity Week 3 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity Week 4 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity	Procedure: Passive Static Stretching exercises for 30 seconds; Intervention includes Following Tests; Passive Hip Flexion Test(PHFT); Straight Leg Raises(SLR); Modified Knee Extension Test(MKET)
Experimental: Group 2; Week 1 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity Week 2 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity Week 3 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity Week 4 Passive Hip Flexion Test Straight leg Raise Modified Knee Extension Test Passive Static Stretching 3-4 reps 3-5 second hold in each activity	Procedure: Passive Static Stretching exercises for 60 seconds; Intervention includes Following Tests; Passive Hip Flexion Test(PHFT); Straight Leg Raises(SLR); Modified Knee Extension Test(MKET)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Pain intensity	Numeric Pain Rating Scale has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.	4 weeks
Range of motion	Goniometer will be used	4 weeks
Physical Function	Physical Function will be assessed using Oswestry disability Questionairre	4 weeks
Lumbar range of motion	Using Inclinometer	4 Weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): July 15, 2023
• Primary Completion (Actual): November 20, 2023
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 20, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: May 27, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 27, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): May 31, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): May 31, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 27, 2024
• Last Verified: May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: FUI/CTR/2024/9

Drug and device information, study documents

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