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International Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Comparison of Muscle Energy Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation on Hamstring Flexibility in Healthy Young Individuals with Hamstring Tightness
Radhika Talapalli, Megha Sandeep Sheth.  |  | Cited By: 1 | | Abstract
Background: Flexibility is a physical fitness and an essential element of normal biomechanical functioning in sports and daily life.
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of Muscle energy technique (MET) and Post isometric relaxation (PIR) on hamstring flexibility in healthy young individuals with hamstring tightness.
Materials and Methods: 40 healthy individuals with hamstrings tightness were included and allocated into two groups group A and B. Group A was given MET to hamstrings muscle, and group B was given PIR for 5 consecutive days. Active knee extension (AKE) test was performed before and after the 5 days protocol. The outcome was measured in terms of Popliteal Angle (active knee extension test) using goniometer.
Results: Within group comparison demonstrated that the Popliteal angle in post test was significantly increased compared to pretest in both MET group and PIR group(p<0.05). Between group comparison demonstrated that Popliteal angle increased significantly in the MET group compared to PIR group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Muscle Energy technique is found to be more effective in decreasing hamstring tightness than post isometric relaxation in healthy young individuals. Key words: Muscle energy technique, Post isometric relaxation, Hamstrings flexibility
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