Efficacy of Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) Versus Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) on Hamstring Extensibility among Short Hamstring Syndrome Population

Abstract

Background of the Study: The research question addressed in this study is: How effective are the ASLR and PSLR techniques in improving hamstring tightness and range of motion among individuals with short hamstring syndrome? The condition where the hamstring muscles are shorter than usual is called short hamstring syndrome. It has been demonstrated that the ASLR and PSLR techniques effectively reduce hamstring tightness and increase range of motion. This research aims to help determine how well these methods work for those with short
hamstring syndrome.
Method: 100 subjects were selected for the study. ASLR group was given the active straight leg raise technique, and the PSLR group was given the passive straight leg raise technique for a 4-week treatment course. The study parameters include a Sit and reach test for hamstring tightness and an Active knee extension test for a range of motion pre-test and post-test comparison done between the groups.
Results: There is a significant difference between the two treatments (ASLR group and PSLR group) in terms of improvement in hamstring tightness (t = 9.9, p = 0.000 > 0.05). There is a significant difference between the two treatments (ASLR group and PSLR group) in terms of improvement in range of motion (t = 7.2, p = 0.000 > 0.05).
Conclusion: ASLR treatment was more effective than PSLR treatment in terms of changes in all the outcome measures.

How to cite this article: Sanjana, Subramanian S S, Purushothaman S. Efficacy of Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) Versus Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) on Hamstring Extensibility among Short Hamstring Syndrome Population. J. HealthCare Edu. & Med. Inform. 2024;11(1&2):5-11.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202402