A Comparative Study on Effect of Non-Ballistic Active Knee Extension in Neural Slump Position Versus Post Isometric Relaxation Techniques on Hamstring Flexibility in Sedentary Workers

Abstract

Introduction: Flexibility is the ability to move single joint or series of joints smoothly and easily through anunrestricted, pain free ROM. Adequate flexibility is an important characteristic of physical and health relatedfitness.Objective: To find out the effect of Non-Ballistic Active Knee Extension in Neural Slump Position versus PostIsometric Relaxation techniques on hamstring flexibility in sedentary workers assessed using Active KneeExtension (AKE) test and Sit and Reach Flexibility test at the end of 3 weeks of intervention.Methodology: The present experimental study was carried out in sedentary workers having hamstring tightness(age group of 30 to 50) at musculoskeletal physiotherapy department at PES Moderna College of Physiotherapy,Pune.Results: Majority of the patients in group A were from 36-40 years age group i.e. 14(31.1%). Majority of thepatients in group B were from 30-35 years age group i.e. 18(40%). Hamstring flexibility of right leg and left legare comparable at the end of 3 weeks. Post intervention hamstring flexibility using Sit and Reach in both legs arecomparable at the end of 3 weeks.Conclusion: Both non-ballistic active knee extension in neural slump position versus post isometric relaxationtechnique’s along with conventional treatment are equally effective in improving hamstring flexibility in sedentaryworkers.