CompletedNot Applicable

The Acute Effects of Different Stretching Techniques

Turkey (Türkiye)22 participantsStarted 2020-02-01

Plain-language summary

The flexibility of the hamstring muscles is very important and many stretching methods are applied on the hamstring muscles for reducing muscle resistance on movement. The objective of this study was to investigate the acute effects of static stretching and the Mulligan traction straight leg raise (TSLR) technique administered to the hamstring muscles on reducing its resistance to movement by using ultrasound elastography in healthy individuals.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with short hamstring muscles (active knee extension angle below 70 degree), * Without knee, hip, ankle, or waist pathology, * Who had not undergone any surgery on the lower extremity were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with musculoskeletal, neurological, or vestibular problems, * Bone pathologies, * Joint laxity, * Diabetes, * Metabolic syndrome, * Arthritic or inflammatory problems were excluded.

What they're measuring

The evaluation of muscle flexibility

Timeframe: Five minutes after the application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04440878

SponsorYuksek Ihtisas University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-06-30

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