Effectiveness of static stretching and active muscle relaxation techniques on calf muscle tightness in normal subjects
Corresponding Author(s) : VinothaDurai
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): 2021 Volume - 9 Issue - 2
Abstract
Study objectives
To compare the effectiveness of static stretching and active muscle relaxation techniques on calf muscle tightness in normal subjects.
Methods
12 normal college going females with age group between 18to24 were randomly allocated in 2 groups. Group 1(n=6) were given static stretching technique and Group 2(n=6) were given active muscle relaxation technique. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion was used to measure the calf muscle tightness which was done before and after the treatment. Treatment was given in 3 sessions per week and the calf muscle tightness was again measured after the termination of treatment session.
Results
The result of this study was analyzed in terms of gain in range of motion in both group-A and B subjects. In both groups values of ankle dorsiflexion range (degree) shows that the mean range of motion during post test is higher than pre test after the application of static stretching and muscle energy techniques. When comparing the two groups there is no significant difference in means (p≥0.05).
Conclusion
The result of this study concludes that both muscle energy technique and static stretching are equally effective as there is no significant difference between the improvements in range of motion between the two groups.
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