Carryover effect of Mulligan Traction straight leg raise in individuals with hamstring tightness

Roopa Desai; Tushar Palekar; Amruta Deshpande

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Carryover effect of Mulligan Traction straight leg raise in individuals with hamstring tightness

Roopa Desai, Tushar Palekar, Amruta Deshpande

Abstract :

The tightness of hamstring muscles is a major factor hindering performance in daily activities. The purpose of this study is to find out the immediate and carryover effect (24hours) of Mulligan Traction straight leg raise in increasing range of motion and flexibility.

Materials and Methodology: 50 individuals with hamstring tightness fulfilling inclusion criteria were taken and given three repetitions of single intervention of the technique. Active knee extension test and Sit and reach test were used as outcome measure at pre intervention, immediately post intervention and 24 hours post intervention.

RESULTS: Mulligan Traction straight leg raise showed significant improvement in Active knee extension (P=<0.01) and Sit and reach test (P=<0.001) immediately and at 24 hours.

Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that Mulligan traction straight leg raise technique is effective in maintaining or sustaining the stretch.