Comparison of Post Isometric Relaxation Exercise and Static Stretching for Hamstring Tightness Normal Individuals

Abstract

Present Study compared the effect of post isometric relaxation exercise and static stretching in hamstring tightness individual to find out effectiveness of hamstring stretching techniques from two techniques. 40 subjects with no known musculoskeletal injuries or neurological deficits volunteered were included for the study. Subjects who fulfilled inclusion criteria within age group of 19–24 with hamsting tightness were recruited for the study and stretching and exercise was given for three weeks the participants were randomly divided in to two different groups. group one received static stretching and group two received Post isometric relaxation exercise and results of presentstudy shows that Post isometric relaxation exercise can be use as an effective therapeutic maneuver for improving ROM and flexibility of hamstring tightness in normal individuals.