To compare the immediate effects of Muscle energy technique (post isometric relaxation) and primal reflex release technique in hamstring tightness.
To check the improvement in ROM, pain and flexibility in hamstrings in the people suffering from hamstring tightness
Design
Randomized, superiority, paralell group trial, single blinded. randomised was done through lottery method.
Settings and conduct
the trial was conducted in The University of Faisalabad. it was single blinded trial and only participants were blinded.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
inclusion criteria:
1- Age group between 17 to 25 years healthy subjects (females).
2- Should have long sitting in daily routine
3- NPRS scale 3 or more.
4- Sit and reach score below 19
exclusion criteria:
1- history of lower extremity injury in past 3 month
2- motor neuron lesions
3- pregnancy
4- open wounds
5- systemic illness history
Intervention groups
Subjects were randomly allocated in two groups by using lottery ticket method. Pre values were recorded before the session. Moist hot pack will be used as baseline treatment. Group A received Muscle Energy Technique and group B received Primal Reflex Release Technique. Post values were recorded after the session
Main outcome variables
• Rom
• Pain
• Flexibility of hamstrings
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
RCT
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20240430061606N1
Registration date:2024-05-31, 1403/03/11
Registration timing:retrospective
Last update:2024-05-31, 1403/03/11
Update count:0
Registration date
2024-05-31, 1403/03/11
Registrant information
Name
Nimra Amin
Name of organization / entity
The University of Faisalabad
Country
Pakistan
Phone
+92 334 6699609
Email address
2022-ms-pt-050@tuf.edu.pk
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2024-01-03, 1402/10/13
Expected recruitment end date
2024-03-03, 1402/12/13
Actual recruitment start date
2024-01-18, 1402/10/28
Actual recruitment end date
2024-03-27, 1403/01/08
Trial completion date
2024-05-20, 1403/02/31
Scientific title
Immediate effects of muscle energy technique (post isometric relaxation) versus primal reflex release technique on hamstring tightness
Public title
Immediate effects of muscle energy technique (post isometric relaxation) versus primal reflex release technique on hamstring tightness
Purpose
Education/Guidance
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Should have long sitting in daily routine (at least 6 hours
NPRS scale 3 or more.
Sit and reach score below 19 (according to YMCA)
Age group between 17 to 25 years healthy subjects (females).
Willing to participate.
Exclusion criteria:
Any history of lower extremity injury in past 3 month
Upper Motor Neuron Lesion and Lower Motor Neuron Lesion due to spasticty and flaccidity
Subjects involving in any sports and gymnasium activity e.g running, football, yoga etc
Systemic issues e.g irritable bowl syndrome, hemophilia
Other musculoskeletal issues e.g arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc .
Pregnancy
Open wounds
• Unwilling to participate and sign in the informed consent
Age
From 17 years old to 25 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
2-3
Groups that have been masked
Participant
Sample size
Target sample size:
44
Actual sample size reached:
44
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
lottery ticket method was used for randomization.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
in my study participants are unaware what treatment they are getting. they only know the names as A or B. Only Physiotherapist knows what treatment they are getting and what treatment is A and B
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
It was immediate effect.
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Research and ethics Committe The University Of Faisalabad
Street address
West Canal Road, Faisal Town, Faisalabad.
City
Faisalabad
Postal code
54700
Approval date
2024-02-17, 1402/11/28
Ethics committee reference number
TUF/DR/SA/MSPP/2024/392
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Hamstring tightness
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
Primary outcomes
1
Description
range of motion
Timepoint
before intervention and after the intervention
Method of measurement
active knee extension test using universal Goniometer
2
Description
flexibility of hamstrings
Timepoint
before the intervention and after the intervention.
Method of measurement
straight leg raise test using universal goniometer
Secondary outcomes
1
Description
pain
Timepoint
before intervention and after intervention
Method of measurement
numeric pain rating scale.
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group:1
Category
Treatment - Other
2
Description
Intervention group:
Category
Treatment - Other
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
The University of Faisalabad
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Shahid Ahmad Heera
Street address
west canal road, Faisal town, Faisalabad
City
Faisalabad
Postal code
54700
Phone
+92 41 87509715
Fax
+92 41 8750970
Email
studentaffairsew@tuf.edu.pk
Web page address
https://tuf.edu.pk/
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
The University of Faisalabad
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Shahid Ahmad Heera
Street address
West Canal Road, Faisal Town, Faisalabad.
City
Faisalabad
Postal code
54700
Phone
+92 41 87509715
Fax
+92 41 8750970
Email
studentaffairsew@tuf.edu.pk
Web page address
https://tuf.edu.pk/
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
The University of Faisalabad
Proportion provided by this source
100
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
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
The University of Faisalabad
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Rubina Zulfiqar
Position
Lecturer
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
West Canal Road, Faisal Town, Faisalabad.
City
Faisalabad
Province
punjab
Postal code
54700
Phone
+92 41 87509715
Fax
+92 41 8750970
Email
studentaffairsew@tuf.edu.pk
Web page address
https://tuf.edu.pk/
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
The University of Faisalabad
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Rubina Zulfiqar
Position
Lecturer
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
West Canal Road, Faisal Town, Faisalabad.
City
Faisalabad
Province
punjab
Postal code
54700
Phone
+92 41 87509715
Fax
+92 41 8750970
Email
studentaffairsew@tuf.edu.pk
Web page address
https://tuf.edu.pk/
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
The University of Faisalabad
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Rubina Zulfiqar
Position
Lecturer
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
West Canal Road, Faisal Town, Faisalabad.
City
Faisalabad
Province
punjab
Postal code
54700
Phone
+92 41 87509715
Fax
+92 41 8750970
Email
studentaffairsew@tuf.edu.pk
Web page address
https://tuf.edu.pk/
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Justification/reason for indecision/not sharing IPD
it can reveal my participants personal information including addresses and phone numbers
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Yes - There is 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
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE (POST ISOMETRIC RELAXATION) VERSUS PRIMAL REFLEX RELEASE TECHNIQUE ON HAMSTRING TIGHTNESS
When the data will become available and for how long
starting 4 months after publication
To whom data/document is available
only working in academic institution, clinical set ups and hospitals
Under which criteria data/document could be used
main author and co-authors will review the requests. the analysis will be based upon the reasoning and background of the requester.
From where data/document is obtainable
email address
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
applicant must provide the reasons that why the data is needed. moreover, any copyright and copying of data will not be allowed. any use of this data should be prohibited. applicant must be a person of relevant field.