Immediate effect of passive hamstring stretching on flexibility and relationship with psychosocial factors in people with chronic low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hamstring muscle tightness contributes to disability in people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). HM stretching improves flexibility in healthy individuals, but the immediate effect of stretching is unknown in people with CLBP. Moreover, the stretching effect could be influenced by psychosocial factors.

Objectives

To evaluate the immediate effect of passive HM stretching on flexibility in people with CLBP and the relationships between psychosocial factors and change in hamstring flexibility.

Design

Non-randomized, pilot trial.

Method

One minute of passive stretching was performed in 90 people with CLBP. Change in Active Knee Extension and Straight Leg Raise angles (digital inclinometer), and Fingertips-to-Floor distance (measuring tape) were measured

SUBMITTER: Dobija L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559058 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature