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ArticleHong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao2020

Effectiveness of hamstring stretching using a pressure biofeedback unit for 4 weeks: A randomized controlled trial.

Jin-Oh Ahn, Jong-Hyuck Weon, Eun-Kyung Koh, Do-Young Jung

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Article in Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jin-Oh AhnDepartment of KEMA Therapy, Graduate School of Humanities Industry, Joongbu University, Geumsan, South Korea.
Jong-Hyuck WeonDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Health & Welfare, Joongbu University, Geumsan, South Korea.
Eun-Kyung KohDepartment of Physical Therapy, Masan University, Changwon, South Korea.
Do-Young JungDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of College of Health & Welfare, Joongbu University, Geumsan, South Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-1709-837X

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Abstract

backgroundStretching and length test of hamstring muscles have been performed commonly to manage lower back pain (LBP) in sports rehabilitation. Previous literatures addressed that stretching techniques and length test of hamstring muscles should be performed with the pelvic maintained in an anterior tilt position. However, there is no study to determine the effectiveness of pressure biofeedback unit (PBU) to maintain in anterior pelvic tilting (APT) on length test and stretching of hamstring muscles.

objectiveTo determine the effectiveness of hamstring muscles stretching using a PBU.

methodsForty participants with shortness of hamstrings randomized into two groups. Participants performed the active knee extension (AKE) stretching without (control group) or with PBU (intervention group) for four weeks. AKE tests without and with PBU were administered three times before and after hamstrings stretching by each group.

resultsThe AKE test without PBU showed a significant main effect of time (

conclusionWe recommend the use of a PBU to maintain the pelvic anterior tilting position when performing the AKE test or AKE stretching.

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active knee extension testhamstringspressure biofeedback unitStretching

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PMID33005074
PMCPMC7526059

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