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The effects of active release technique on hamstring flexibility: a pilot study.

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  • 1Department of Research, Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|April 6, 2006
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Active Release Technique (ART) significantly improved hamstring flexibility in healthy males. A single ART session enhanced sit-and-reach scores, indicating greater hamstring range of motion.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy
  • Human Movement Science

Background:

  • Hamstring flexibility is crucial for athletic performance and injury prevention.
  • Limited hamstring flexibility can lead to various musculoskeletal issues.
  • Manual therapy techniques are explored for improving range of motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of Active Release Technique (ART) in enhancing hamstring flexibility.
  • To determine if ART provides a significant increase in hamstring flexibility in healthy male participants.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty physically active males without prior lower extremity injuries participated.
  • Active Release Technique (ART) was applied to hamstring origins, insertions, and the dorsal sacral ligament.

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  • The sit-and-reach test measured hamstring flexibility pre- and post-treatment, with data analyzed using a related samples t test.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant improvement in hamstring flexibility was observed post-ART treatment (P = .0015).
    • Mean sit-and-reach scores increased from 35.5 cm pre-treatment to 48.3 cm post-treatment.
    • All 20 participants demonstrated an increase in hamstring flexibility after the single ART session.

    Conclusions:

    • A single session of Active Release Technique (ART) effectively increases hamstring flexibility.
    • ART shows potential as a therapeutic intervention for improving hamstring mobility in healthy, active males.