EFFECT OF FOAM ROLLING VERSUS STATIC STRETCHING ON HAMSTRING TIGHTNESS IN NURSES

Hetavi Girish Patel, Dr. Deepali N. Hande

Abstract


Background: The purpose was to compare the effect of foam rolling versus static stretching on hamstring tightness in nurses.

Methodology:  30 participants were selected according to the selection criteria. They were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A was given foam rolling and group B was given static stretching.  Sit and reach test and active knee extension were used to assess for the hamstring tightness. The outcome measures were assessed before and after the intervention. The result was analyzed after the post intervention of both the treatments in both the groups using the Students paired and   unpaired ‘t’ test.

Result: In group A  foam rolling and  In group B static stretching there was significant improvement after post intervention sit and reach test and active knee extension 37.40+ 3.91, 56.53+ 5.83 58.07+ 6.36. 33.60+3.20, 51.67+5.77 49.13+ 5.00.

Conclusion: comparatively foam roller was more effective then static stretching for hamstring  tightness. 


Keywords


Hamstring Tightness, Nurses, Foam Rolling, Static Stertching.

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