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Authors
Affiliations
1 MM Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Ambala, Haryana, IN
2 Physiotherapy MM University, Ambala, Haryana, IN
3 Vagdevi College of physiotherapy; Waranga,l A P State, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 5, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 56-59
Abstract
ObjectiveTo find out the variation in Hamstring muscle flexibility using therapist applied PNF stretch and self applied stretch
Study DesignPretest post test control group design
Purpose and Significance of the StudyTo find out the effectiveness of therapist applied PNF stretch and self stretch on the flexibility of Hamstring muscles.
Participants30 male students between the age group of 18 to 23 years having hamstring tightness and without any musculoskeletal disorders formed the population of this study. Subject’s age, height and weight were matched. Informed consent was taken from all the subjects. Group I acts as a Control group consisting of 15 subjects who receives Self stretch &Group II acts as a Experimental group consisting of 15 subjects who receives Therapist PNF stretch.
Keywords
Flexibility, Stretching, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Hamstring tightness
