The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of ultrasound and Hold relax on shortness of hamstrings. 36 boys students who had bilateral hamstring shortness (SLR<65 Degrees) were candidate for the study. After completing the consent form, the subjects were randomly assigned in one of the three groups. Groups 1 received ultrasound with stretching. Group 2 received hold relax method and group 3 was control group who received routine program. The duration of treatment programs were six days a week for a two-week period. Passive SLR and Passive knee extension were assessed and compared between groups.
General information
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT138810152995N1
Registration date:2010-04-24, 1389/02/04
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:
Update count:0
Registration date
2010-04-24, 1389/02/04
Registrant information
Name
Mohammad Amouzadeh Khalili
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 23 1335 4180
Email address
khalili@sem-ums.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Expected recruitment start date
2010-02-15, 1388/11/26
Expected recruitment end date
2010-04-15, 1389/01/26
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Comparison of the two treatment techniques for recovery of hamstring shortness
Comparative effects of US and hold relax on shortness of Hamstring
Public title
Comparison of the two treatment techniques for recovery of hamstring shortness
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy male between 18-30 years old, SLR less than 65 degrees, signing consent form
Exclusion; Presence of orthpedic, neurologic or heart diseases, regular and professional sports
Age
From 18 years old to 30 years old
Gender
Male
Phase
2
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
36
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
The ethics committee of Semnan university of medical sciences
Street address
Semnan university of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran،
City
Semnan
Postal code
35131-38111
Approval date
2009-08-18, 1388/05/27
Ethics committee reference number
2/6415/آ
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Musculoskeletal disorders
ICD-10 code
M95
ICD-10 code description
Other acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Primary outcomes
1
Description
maximum ROM in SLR,
Timepoint
Two months
Method of measurement
Goniometer
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Group 2: Using Hold relax method on the lower limbs, during a four weeks period, three days a week, in each sesssion applied 4 triple cycle of hold relax, each cycle was 10 sec. contraction with a five sec. rest.
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Control group: routine activities.
Category
N/A
3
Description
Group 1: application of US with stretch, during a four weeks period, three days a week, each session 4 minutes US with 4 minutes stretch, the intensity of US will be set as 1 MHZ.
Category
Rehabilitation
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Tadayoun Rehabilitation Clinic, Semnan, Iran
Full name of responsible person
Dr Amouzadeh
Street address
Rajaie Street, Tadayoun Clinic, Semnan, Iran
City
Semnan
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Ghorbanie
Street address
Research Office, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Basij Road, Semnan, Iran
City
Semnan
Grant name
دانشگاه علوم پزشكي سمنان- دانشكده توانبخشي
Grant code / Reference number
278
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
empty
Domestic or foreign origin
empty
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
empty
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Amouzadeh Khalili
Position
Dean of faculty of Rehabilitation
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Faculty of Rehabilitation, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Damghan Road, Semnan, Iran
City
Semnan
Postal code
35131-38111
Phone
+98 23 1335 4180
Fax
+98 92313354209
Email
moh35ir@yahoo.co.uk
Web page address
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Amouzadeh Khalili
Position
Dean of Faculty, Associate professor
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Faculty of Rehabilitation, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
City
Semnan
Postal code
35131-38111
Phone
+98 23 1444 4395
Fax
+98 23 1335 4209
Email
khalili@sem-ums.ac.ir
Web page address
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mohammad Amouzadeh Khalili
Position
Dean of faculty, associate professor
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Faculty of Rehabilitation, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
City
Semnan
Postal code
35131-38111
Phone
+98 23 1444 4395
Fax
+98 23 1335 4209
Email
khalili@sem-usm.acir
Web page address
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)