ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2017
Immediate effects of Graston Technique on hamstring muscle extensibility and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific low back pain.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
The Effect of Graston Technique in Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Effects of ELDOA on Hamstring Tightness in Individuals With Non-Specific Low Back Pain.
Effects of Lumbosacral Mobility Program on Muscle Length in Sedentary Young Adults With Tight Hamstrings
Effects of Graston Versus Active Release Technique on Hamstring Flexibility, Pain and Disability in Females With Non Specific Low Back Pain
Who cites it
15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of the Graston Technique for low back pain and thoracic spinal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2026Pooled it
- Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of balance and hamstring training on nonspecific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Modeling the effect of static stretching and strengthening exercise in lengthened position on balance in low back pain subject with shortened hamstring: a randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
- Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Musculoskeletal Properties.Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2019Trial
- Comparative effects of static stretching, PNF, MET, Graston, and foam rolling on hamstring flexibility in adolescent soccer players: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
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- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Active Stretching of the Hamstrings and Core Control for Low Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Discomfort during Prolonged Sitting among Young People.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- An Eight-Week Randomized Controlled Trial of Active Mobilization of the Hamstrings for Non-Specific Low Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Discomfort during Prolonged Sitting among Young People: Study Protocol.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The effects of hamstring stretching exercises on pain intensity and function in low back pain patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.SAGE open medicine · 2024Review
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- The Influence of a Single Instrument-Assisted Manual Therapy (IAMT) for the Lower Back on the Structural and Functional Properties of the Dorsal Myofascial Chain in Female Soccer Players: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Dry Needling of Tight Hamstrings in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain.Iranian journal of public health · 2021Article
- Comparison of the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and dry needling on active myofascial trigger points of upper trapezius muscle.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2021Article
- Cupping Therapy Does Not Influence Healthy Adult's Hamstring Range of Motion Compared to Control or Sham Conditions.International journal of exercise science · 2020Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Graston Technique on hamstring extensibility and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-four patients with nonspecific low back pain (27-46 years of age) enrolled in the study. All participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Graston technique group (n=12) and a static stretching group (n=12). The Graston Technique was used on the hamstring muscles of the experimental group, while the static stretching group performed static stretching. Hamstring extensibility was recorded using the sit and reach test, and a visual analog scale was used to measure pain intensity. [Results] Both groups showed a significant improvement after intervention. In comparison to the static stretching group, the Graston technique group had significantly more improvement in hamstring extensibility. [Conclusion] The Graston Technique is a simple and effective intervention in nonspecific low back pain patients to improve hamstring extensibility and lower pain intensity, and it would be beneficial in clinical practice.
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