NCT07078734

Acute Effects of Foam Roller and Mulligan Technique on Hamstring Flexibility

Research Assistant

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The hamstring muscle group is located at the back of the thigh. Due to its structure and people's habits, shortness in this muscle group is frequently observed. Shortness can cause problems such as low back pain, gait disturbances, thigh pain, and more. Numerous exercises and treatment methods have been used to restore flexibility to this muscle. This study will examine the acute effects of mulligan straight leg raises and foam rolling on university students with short hamstrings.

Conditions

• Hamstring Shortness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Foam roller technique	In this intervention group, the patient is given back and forth oscillations using his or her own weight using a foam roller under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
OTHER	Mulligan Straight Leg Raise Technique	This intervention consists of the mulligan straight leg raise technique applied to the patient by a physiotherapist.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-01
• Primary completion: 2025-01-20
• Completion: 2025-02-25
• First posted: 2025-07-22
• Last updated: 2025-07-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)