Effectiveness of Self Myofascial Release, Static Stretching and Neural Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility in Athletes Patel Gatha1,*, Bathia Khushboo2, Kanase Smita3, Pawar Amrutkuvar4, Deshpande Vishnupriya5, Jain Prachi6 1Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 2Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 3Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 4Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 5Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 6Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding author: Gatha Patel, Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, 415110, Maharashtra, India. Phone No: -8888754604 Email id- gathapatel1995@gmail.com
Online published on 6 April, 2019. Abstract Context Day by day, sports participation in youth is increasing. Due to increased participation, exercise related injuries are increased. Repeated Exercises causes microtrauma leading to fibrous tissue adhesions which further leads to decreased flexibility ultimately leading to Musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Aim To study the effectiveness of Self Myofascial Release, Static Stretching and Neural Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring flexibility in athletes Methodology 80 subjects of the age group 18–25 were randomly allocated to receive Self Myofascial Release and Static Stretching (Group A) and Neural Tissue Mobilization (Group B). Group A was given 3 sets of Foam Rolling for 30 to 60 seconds combined with 3 sets of static stretching for 20 to 30 seconds hold. Each subject was assessed for Active Knee Extension and Straight Leg Raise at baseline and immediately post-treatment. Results Both the interventions significantly improved AKE and SLR immediately post treatment within the groups whereas the inter group analysis showed significant difference in AKE between Groups but no significant difference was found in SLR. Conclusion Self Myofascial Release combined with Static Stretching and Neural Tissue Mobilization both were effective in improving Hamstring Flexibility, but Neural Tissue Mobilization was found to be superior. Top Keywords Hamstring tightness, Athletes, Self Myofascial Release, Static Stretching, Neural Tissue Mobilization. Top |