Study Results
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-10-05
2022-01-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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Propioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
This group will undergo a PNF stretching on the hamstring muscles.
PNF
A PNF stretching protocol will be performed with each participant assuming a long sitting position on a plinth with the knee maintained as extended as possible. At this moment, the participant will be asked to perform a maximum isometric hamstring muscle contraction for 5 seconds followed by 5 seconds of relaxation and 20 seconds of stretching. The therapist will show the participant how to maintain this isometric contraction with the flexion of the hip and ankle. Each participant will undergo 4 repetitions of PNF stretching (30 seconds/rep).
self myo-fascial release (SMR)
This group will undergo a SMR stretching on the hamstring muscles.
SMR
For the application of self-myofascial release, the subjects will assume a long sitting position on a firm and even surface by placing the arms backward and transferring their body weight to their palms. The roller foam, applied bilaterally, will be placed under the hamstrings and slowly moved back and forth from the ischial tuberosity to the popliteal fossa by applying pressure for 2 minutes.
Interventions
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PNF
A PNF stretching protocol will be performed with each participant assuming a long sitting position on a plinth with the knee maintained as extended as possible. At this moment, the participant will be asked to perform a maximum isometric hamstring muscle contraction for 5 seconds followed by 5 seconds of relaxation and 20 seconds of stretching. The therapist will show the participant how to maintain this isometric contraction with the flexion of the hip and ankle. Each participant will undergo 4 repetitions of PNF stretching (30 seconds/rep).
SMR
For the application of self-myofascial release, the subjects will assume a long sitting position on a firm and even surface by placing the arms backward and transferring their body weight to their palms. The roller foam, applied bilaterally, will be placed under the hamstrings and slowly moved back and forth from the ischial tuberosity to the popliteal fossa by applying pressure for 2 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* hamstring injury in the previous 6 months
* diagnosed orthopedic problems
* surgery in the lower limbs
* back pain
* spine surgery
* systemic or neurological disorders.
18 Years
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Albert Pérez Bellmunt
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Albert Pérez-Bellmunt, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Universitat International Catalunya
Locations
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Universitat Internacional Catalunya
Barcelona, Sant Cugat, Spain
Countries
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References
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Perez-Bellmunt A, Casasayas-Cos O, Ragazzi P, Rodriguez-Sanz J, Hidalgo-Garcia C, Canet-Vintro M, Caballero-Martinez I, Pacheco L, Lopez-de-Celis C. Foam Rolling vs. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching in the Hamstring Flexibility of Amateur Athletes: Control Trials. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 12;20(2):1439. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021439.
Other Identifiers
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PNF_01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id