To compare the effectiveness static stretch technique and bent leg raise technique to increase the flexibility of hamstrings.
Design
It was an experimental Randomized Clinical Trial, pretest/post-test study.
Settings and conduct
study was conducted at Syed Medical Complex, Sialkot Pakistan.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria were 20 to 45 years of age, both males and females, failing to fully extend knee by 25 degree or more and having pain during walk was included.
Exclusion criteria were subjects having hamstring tightness but with recent trauma, surgery or any signs of PIVD.
Intervention groups
Subjects were distributed to two groups with use of Coin Toss Method of randomization. Group classification were such as Group 1, Bent Leg Raise Groups, Group 2, and Static Stretch Group.
Main outcome variables
Back-Saver Sit and Reach Test
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
Mulligan BLR
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20201031049207N1
Registration date:2020-12-07, 1399/09/17
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:2020-12-07, 1399/09/17
Update count:0
Registration date
2020-12-07, 1399/09/17
Registrant information
Name
Wajida Perveen
Name of organization / entity
Sialkot college of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare &Teaching Hospital, defence Road, Sialkot Pakistan
Country
Pakistan
Phone
+92 52 3250520
Email address
drwajidaperveenpt@scptamc.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2017-04-01, 1396/01/12
Expected recruitment end date
2017-09-30, 1396/07/08
Actual recruitment start date
2017-04-01, 1396/01/12
Actual recruitment end date
2017-09-30, 1396/07/08
Trial completion date
2017-09-30, 1396/07/08
Scientific title
Comparison of Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique versus Static Stretching to Increase the Flexibility of Hamstring
Public title
Mulligan BLRT versus Static Stretching for Hamstring
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Unable to fully extend the knee joint
Difficulty in raising the foot dorsally
Pain in Walking
patients with age 20-45 years
Exclusion criteria:
History of trauma
Presence of red Flag signs
Any surgery
Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc
patients below 20 years and above 45 years of age
any neurological deficits.
Age
From 20 years old to 45 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
Participant
Sample size
Target sample size:
75
Actual sample size reached:
75
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Subjects were distributed to two groups with use of Coin Toss Method of randomization. Group classification were such as Group 1, Bent Leg Raise Groups, Group 2, and Static Stretch Group.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
Allocation of groups was concealed by having the procedure done by a person not linked with any of the apparatus of study, patients.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Subjects in two groups were blinded from other group options, however, were instructed to report any adverse effects during trial.
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
SCPT-IRB
Street address
Umer Street
City
Sialkot
Postal code
51310
Approval date
2017-03-27, 1396/01/07
Ethics committee reference number
IRB-SCPT-DPT-107-2017
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Today’s life style involving increased and prolonged use of computers/ office work have lead the population to decreased flexibility in terms of muscle and joint stiffness. Among these problems of musculoskeletal system, decreased flexibility of hamstrings is significant; which can result in many problems.
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Back-Saver Sit and Reach Test was used as outcome measure.
Timepoint
One Pre-Treatment and three Post Treatment scores were taken.
Method of measurement
for measurement Shoes should be removed first. patient Sits on the floor with one leg out straight and the other leg with the knee bent and its foot flat on the floor (see image). The outstretched foot is placed flush against the measurement box. With hands placed on top of each other and palms facing down, the subject reaches slowly forward along the measuring line as far as possible. After three practice reaches, the fourth reach is held for at least one second while the distance is recorded
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group-A: Bent Leg Raise Mulligan Technique Group. The BLR technique consists of three repetitions of pain-free, 5 sec, isometric contraction of the hamstrings, performed in five progressively greater positions of hip flexion.
Category
Treatment - Other
2
Description
Intervention group -B: static stretching technique group. Static stretches is used as part of cool-down routine to help prevent injury. static stretching is also used as a maintenance stretching program to reduce your risk of injury.
Category
Treatment - Other
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Syed Medical Complex
Full name of responsible person
Riaz Hashmi
Street address
commissioner Road
City
Sialkot
Postal code
51310
Phone
+92 52 4598056
Email
riazhashmiphysio@gmail.com
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Syed Medical Complex
Full name of responsible person
Riaz Hashmi
Street address
Commissioner Road
City
Sialkot
Postal code
51310
Phone
+92 52 4598056
Email
riazhashmiphysio@gmail.com
Grant name
Nil
Grant code / Reference number
Nil
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
No
Title of funding source
Nil
Proportion provided by this source
1
Public or private sector
Private
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Other
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Sialkot College of Physical Therapy
Full name of responsible person
Wajida Perveen
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
Umer Town
City
Sialkot
Province
Punjab
Postal code
51310
Phone
+92 52 3250520
Email
wjda_noor@yahoo.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Syed Medical Complex
Full name of responsible person
Riaz Hashmi
Position
In charge Physiptherapy Department
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
Commissioner Road
City
Sialkt
Province
Punjab
Postal code
51310
Phone
+92 52 4598056
Email
riazhashmiphysio@gmail.com
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Sialkot College of Physical Therapy
Full name of responsible person
Wajida Perveen
Position
Assistant Professor
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
Umer Town
City
Sialkot
Province
Punjab
Postal code
51310
Phone
+92 52 3250520
Email
wjda_noor@yahoo.com
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Title and more details about the data/document
Comparison of Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique versus Static Stretching to Increase the Flexibility of Hamstring
When the data will become available and for how long
Data will be available for one year after Publication of this study
To whom data/document is available
Principal Investigator Riaz Hashmi
Under which criteria data/document could be used
only for citation purpose
From where data/document is obtainable
By sending a request to the Principal Investigator only.
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document