
Location of stretches has little effect on ROM outcomes in those with tight hamstrings

June 2016
Location of stretches has little effect on ROM outcomes in those with tight hamstrings
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A comparison of two stretching programs for hamstring muscles: A randomized controlled assessor-blinded study
Physiother Theory Pract. 2016 Jan;32(1):53-62Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
111 individuals with tight hamstrings were randomized to one of three treatment protocols: a stretching program that focused the hip joint, a stretching program that focused on the knee joint, or to a control group that did not participate in stretching. This study was conducted in order to determine whether the location at which the stretches were performed influenced improvement in range of moti...
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