Hamstring TightnessNCT03680300
The Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Friction Massage in Hamstring Tightness Amongst Young Athletes of Pakistan
A study testing Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Friction Massage in people with Hamstring Tightness and Hamstring Injury Prevention, run by Isra University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The ability of an individual to move smoothly depends on his flexibility, an attribute that enhances both safety and optimal physical activity. Hamstring tightness leads to hamstring injuries and hamstring injuries are the most common type of injury among athletes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Injury Prevention
- What is being tested?
- Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Friction Massage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 5 Mar 2018to 15 Dec 2018
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Athletes with Hamstring tightness
- Both male and female will be included.
- Athletes ages from 18 to 25 years
- Patients having Straight Leg Raise less then110˚
Who cannot join
- Athletes having hamstring injuries
- Patients having Straight Leg Raise greater then 110 ˚
- Above 25 years of age
- Other orthopedic condition like Low Back Pain,
- Athlete with any deformity Knee Joint
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The ability of an individual to move smoothly depends on his flexibility, an attribute that enhances both safety and optimal physical activity. Hamstring tightness leads to hamstring injuries and hamstring injuries are the most common type of injury among athletes. These injuries are slow to recover, make high health expenditure and decrease the performance level of the athlete.
The hamstring is an example of the muscle group that has a tendency to get shorten Muscle tightness is caused by a decrease in the ability of the muscle to deform, resulting in a decrease in the range of motion at the joint on which it acts. Inability to achieve greater than 120° of knee extension with the hip at 90° of flexion is considered as hamstring tightness.
Read the detailed description
it will be a Randomized Controlled Trial with 3 group. there will be 60 patients with hamstring tightness divided into 3 group. Allocating by using the manual lottery system. Non-probability Convenience Sampling technique will be utilized. the self-structured questionnaire will be used to analyse the athletic condition and performance.
Each patient in group A will be given with hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patient will receive post facilitation stretch only, for about one months on daily basis.
Each patient in group B will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive post isometric relaxation alone for about one months on daily basis.
Each patient in group C will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive frictional massage alone for about one months on daily basis. Friction massage on hamstrings will be given for 20 mins by thrive massager by a therapist.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Injury Prevention
- Being tested
- Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation, Friction Massage
- Keywords
- agility run test, vertical jump test, 100 meter sprint, nordic lower test, ymca sit and reach box, active knee extension, passive knee extension, post isometric relaxation, post facilitation stretch, muscle energy technique, friction massage, sports medicine, physical therapy, young athlete, pakistan
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Post Facilitation StretchOther
The Post Facilitating Stretch technique is performed as follows:
The hamstring muscle will be placed between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. The patient will be asked to contract the agonist using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the therapist resists the patients force. The patient will then be asked to relax and release the effort, whereas the therapist will apply the rapid stretch to a new barrier and will be held for 10 seconds. Then the patient will relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure will be repeated between three to five times and five times more. Instead of starting from a new barrier, the muscle will be placed between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state before every repetition.
Post Isometric RelaxationOther
The Post Isometric Relaxation technique is performed as follows :
The hamstring muscle will be taken to a length just short of pain, or to the point where resistance to movement is first noted. A submaximal (10-20%) contraction of the hypertonic muscle will be performed away from the barrier for between 5 and 10 seconds and the therapist applies resistance in the opposite direction. The patient should inhale during this effort. After the isometric contraction the patient will be asked to relax and exhale while doing so. Following this a gentle stretch will be applied to take up the slack till the new barrier. Starting from this new barrier, the procedure is repeated two or three times.
Friction MassageOther
Each patient in group C will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive frictional massage alone for about one months on daily basis. Friction massage on hamstrings will be given for 20 mins by thrive massager by a therapist.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Post Facilitating Stretch | Experimental | Each patient in group A will be given with hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patient will receive post facilitation stretch only, for about one month on daily basis. Receives: Other: Post Facilitation Stretch |
| Post Isometric Relaxation | Experimental | Each patient in group B will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive post isometric relaxation alone for about one months on daily basis. Receives: Other: Post Isometric Relaxation |
| Frictional Massage | Experimental | Frictional massage will be given to 3rd group Receives: Other: Friction Massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Agility run test
performance test
Measured: one month
vertical jump test
performance test
Measured: one month
nordic lower test
performance test
Measured: one month
ymca sit and reach box
performance test
Measured: one month
Goniometer
passive straight leg raise range of motion
Measured: one month
Goniometer
acticve Straight leg raise range of motion
Measured: one month
Goniometer
active knee extension range of motion
Measured: one month
Goniometer
passive knee extension range of motion
Measured: one month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Sep 2018
- Study start5 Mar 2018
- Primary completion15 Oct 2018
- Study completion15 Dec 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hamstring TightnessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- 60 athletes with hamstring tightness divided into 3 group.they will be Allocated by using a manual lottery system
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Isra University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03680300
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IIRS-IUISB/M.PhilSMMPT/001
- Status last verified
- Feb 2019
- First submitted
- 7 Sep 2018
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Publications
Payla M, Gill M, Singal SK, Shah N. A Comparison of the Immediate and Lasting Effects between Passive Stretch and Muscle Energy Technique on Hamstring Muscle Extensibility. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy. 2018 Jan 1;12(1).
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Feb 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Friction Massage in Hamstring Tightness Amongst Young Athletes of Pakistan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03680300
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IIRS-IUISB/M.PhilSMMPT/001
- Conditions
- Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Injury Prevention
- Keywords
- agility run test, vertical jump test, 100 meter sprint, nordic lower test, ymca sit and reach box, active knee extension, passive knee extension, post isometric relaxation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Isra UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Mar 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Sep 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The ability of an individual to move smoothly depends on his flexibility, an attribute that enhances both safety and optimal physical activity. Hamstring tightness leads to hamstring injuries and hamstring injuries are the most common type of injury among athletes. These injuries are slow to recover, make high health expenditure and decrease the performance level of the athlete.
The hamstring is an example of the muscle group that has a tendency to get shorten Muscle tightness is caused by a decrease in the ability of the muscle to deform, resulting in a decrease in the range of motion at the joint on which it acts. Inability to achieve greater than 120° of knee extension with the hip at 90° of flexion is considered as hamstring tightness.
Detailed description
it will be a Randomized Controlled Trial with 3 group. there will be 60 patients with hamstring tightness divided into 3 group. Allocating by using the manual lottery system. Non-probability Convenience Sampling technique will be utilized. the self-structured questionnaire will be used to analyse the athletic condition and performance.
Each patient in group A will be given with hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patient will receive post facilitation stretch only, for about one months on daily basis.
Each patient in group B will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive post isometric relaxation alone for about one months on daily basis.
Each patient in group C will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive frictional massage alone for about one months on daily basis. Friction massage on hamstrings will be given for 20 mins by thrive massager by a therapist.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- 60 athletes with hamstring tightness divided into 3 group.they will be Allocated by using a manual lottery system
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Post Facilitating Stretch | Experimental | Other: Post Facilitation StretchEach patient in group A will be given with hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patient will receive post facilitation stretch only, for about one month on daily basis. |
| Post Isometric Relaxation | Experimental | Other: Post Isometric RelaxationEach patient in group B will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive post isometric relaxation alone for about one months on daily basis. |
| Frictional Massage | Experimental | Other: Friction MassageFrictional massage will be given to 3rd group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Athletes with Hamstring tightness
- Both male and female will be included.
- Athletes ages from 18 to 25 years
- Patients having Straight Leg Raise less then110˚
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Athletes having hamstring injuries
- Patients having Straight Leg Raise greater then 110 ˚
- Above 25 years of age
- Other orthopedic condition like Low Back Pain,
- Athlete with any deformity Knee Joint
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Post Facilitation StretchThe Post Facilitating Stretch technique is performed as follows: The hamstring muscle will be placed between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. The patient will be asked to contract the agonist using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the therapist resists the patients force. The patient will then be asked to relax and release the effort, whereas the therapist will apply the rapid stretch to a new barrier and will be held for 10 seconds. Then the patient will relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure will be repeated between three to five times and five times more. Instead of starting from a new barrier, the muscle will be placed between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state before every repetition. | Other | Post Facilitating Stretch |
| Post Isometric RelaxationThe Post Isometric Relaxation technique is performed as follows : The hamstring muscle will be taken to a length just short of pain, or to the point where resistance to movement is first noted. A submaximal (10-20%) contraction of the hypertonic muscle will be performed away from the barrier for between 5 and 10 seconds and the therapist applies resistance in the opposite direction. The patient should inhale during this effort. After the isometric contraction the patient will be asked to relax and exhale while doing so. Following this a gentle stretch will be applied to take up the slack till the new barrier. Starting from this new barrier, the procedure is repeated two or three times. | Other | Post Isometric Relaxation |
| Friction MassageEach patient in group C will receive hot pack along with Tens for 20 mins then the patients will receive frictional massage alone for about one months on daily basis. Friction massage on hamstrings will be given for 20 mins by thrive massager by a therapist. | Other | Frictional Massage |
Primary outcome
Agility run test
Time frame: one month
performance test
vertical jump test
Time frame: one month
performance test
nordic lower test
Time frame: one month
performance test
ymca sit and reach box
Time frame: one month
performance test
Goniometer
Time frame: one month
passive straight leg raise range of motion
Goniometer
Time frame: one month
acticve Straight leg raise range of motion
Goniometer
Time frame: one month
active knee extension range of motion
Goniometer
Time frame: one month
passive knee extension range of motion
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Feb 2019.
- BackgroundPayla M, Gill M, Singal SK, Shah N. A Comparison of the Immediate and Lasting Effects between Passive Stretch and Muscle Energy Technique on Hamstring Muscle Extensibility. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy. 2018 Jan 1;12(1).
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Friction Massage in people with Hamstring Tightness and Hamstring Injury Prevention, run by Isra University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Agility run test (time frame: one month). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03680300, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Feb 2019.