Prevalence of hamstring muscle tightness among hospital based individuals: An observational study
Abstract
Background: Inability to extend the knee completely when the hip is flexed accompanied by discomfort or pain along the posterior thigh and/or knee is usually attributed to hamstring muscle tightness. Hamstring tightness occurs in early childhood and it tends to increase with age. The progressive decline in flexibility with age has been attributed to change in elasticity and decreased level of physical activities
Aim: To find out prevalence of hamstring tightness among hospital based individuals.
Method: In this study 65 hospital based individuals according to inclusive and exclusive criteria were recruited from Dr Ulhas Patil Hospital, Jalgoan. There ages range from 20-40 yrs. The data was collected by using Active Knee Extension Test (AKE test).
Result: The study showed 152° average tightness according to active knee extension test.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the prevalence of hamstring tightness was significantly high in hospital based individuals.
How to Cite This Article
Dr. Sneha Tiwari, Dr. Saqib Sayed, Dr. Danish Shaikh, Dr. Anurag Mehta (2023). Prevalence of hamstring muscle tightness among hospital based individuals: An observational study . International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation (IJMRGE), 4(1), 156-159.