Article ; Online: Comparison of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular stretching on hamstring flexibility in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
2023 Volume 11, Page(s) e16506
Abstract: Background: The association between hamstring tightness and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is significant because tight hamstrings can put more strain on the knee joint, reduce its range of motion, and cause compensatory movements that worsen the KOA.: ... ...
| Abstract | Background: The association between hamstring tightness and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is significant because tight hamstrings can put more strain on the knee joint, reduce its range of motion, and cause compensatory movements that worsen the KOA. Objective: To compare the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and proprioceptive neuromuscular (PNF) on hamstring flexibility in patients with KOA. Methods: Data for the randomized controlled trial (NCT05110326) was collected from Results: The study found a significant interaction ( Conclusions: Both the IASTM technique and PNF stretching resulted in increased hamstring flexibility, decreased pain, and enhanced general health. The IASTM technique, however, showed potential benefits over PNF stretching in terms of flexibility, pain relief, and public health enhancement. Physical therapists and manual therapists may prioritize the usage of the IASTM technique for patients who want to make significant changes in these areas. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Hamstring Muscles/physiology ; Osteoarthritis, Knee/therapy ; Knee Joint ; Muscle Stretching Exercises ; Pain |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-01 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2703241-3 |
| ISSN | 2167-8359 ; 2167-8359 |
| ISSN (online) | 2167-8359 |
| ISSN | 2167-8359 |
| DOI | 10.7717/peerj.16506 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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