The effect of one-time dynamic soft tissue mobilization on hamstring flexibility sustenance between healthy males and females Kulendran Thadsayini1, Rajesh D2, Kumar Satheesh3 1Physiotherapist at Al Safa Medical Polyclinic, Qatar 2Assistant Professor, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology 3Chief Physiotherapist at The Physio Clinic Online published on 1 November, 2018. Abstract Background Flexibility is considered an essential element of normal biomechanical functioning in sport. Though studies have proved that muscle flexibility is improved by massage but incorporation of active contractions into a massage protocol in the form of dynamic deep tissue model is found to be more effective than a classical massage alone. Objectives The aim of this study is to find the effect of one-time dynamic soft tissue mobilization on hamstring flexibility sustenance between healthy males and females. Methods It's a Quasi Experimental Study with totally 48 subjects divided in to 23 males and 25 females were selected based on inclusion criteria were, healthy males and females aged between18 and 25 years and limitation of 20˚ or more from full extension of knee as determined by the Active Knee Extension Test, then the classic massage followed by dynamic soft tissue mobilization was done. Results P < 0.05 at 0 2nd, 4th, 8th 32nd minute, hence significant difference exists between the groups. P > 0.05 at 6th and 10th minutes, hence no significant difference exists between the Groups Conclusion This study concluded that dynamic soft tissue mobilization had an immediate effect on hamstring muscle length in both males and females, but sustainability was more in females. Top Keywords Soft tissue mobilization, hamstring flexibility healthy individuals. Top |