Clinical trial NCT06686225: Bowens Technique Versus Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique in Kabaddi Players
Official title: Comparative Effects of Bowen's Technique and Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique on Range of Motion and Function in Kabaddi Players With Hamstring Tightness
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy
Keywords: Endurance
Flexibility
Hamstring tightness
strength
sprinting
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-11-13
Enrollment: 40
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 30
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The purpose of this study is to look into how Mulligan's bent leg raise technique and Bowen's technique affect the functional abilities and range of motion of hamstring-tight Kabaddi players. Our goal is to add to the expanding body of knowledge on sports rehabilitation by investigating the efficacy of various interventions and offering evidence-based suggestions for improving the health and performance of Kabaddi participants

Detailed description: Few studies have been conducted to compare bowen's technique and Mulligan bent leg raise technique kabaddi players to enhance hamstring flexibility. Present study will seek to fill this gap by comparing the effects of Bowen's technique with mulligan bent leg raise technique in enhancing hamstring flexibility and functionality. Moreover, this study would ultimately aid coaches in designing effective training program for kabaddi players.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects with hamstring tightness.
* Male
* Age between 18 to 30 years.
* 20° to 50° Active knee extension loss with hip in 90° of flexion.
* Full passive range of motion of knee extension (to rule out knee joint pathology)
* Subjects willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute or chronic low back pain
* Subjects if they have any history of lower extremity injury in past 3 months
* Any fracture or surgery done for back, pelvis hip or knee.
* Any neurological symptoms involving prolapsed intervertebral disc or radiating pain.
* Spinal deformity
* Any recent abdominal surgery

Primary outcomes:
measure: Active Knee Extension Test
timeFrame: 6 weeks
measure: Finger to Floor Test
timeFrame: 6 weeks
measure: Sit and Reach Test
timeFrame: 6 weeks
measure: Lower extremity functional scale
timeFrame: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Pakistan Sports Board
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Muhammad Arslan Aslam Malik, DPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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