biostudies-literatureOgando-Berea HThis research was funded by Professional College of Physiotherapists of Galicia.6076https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11508461biostudies-literatureUnknown13(20)<b>Background/Objective</b>: Short hamstring syndrome is common in the general population and can lead to impaired balance, function, and posture, and increased risk of injuries. Local treatments have obtained controversial results, so it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of other types of therapy such as osteopathic treatment. To evaluate the efficacy of osteopathic techniques in increasing the elasticity of the hamstring musculature in short hamstring syndrome. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials was conducted in PubMed, Medline, Cinhal, Scopus, WOS, SPORTDiscuss, and PEDro. The PEDro scale was used to evaluate the methodological quality and the RoB2 for the evaluation of biases. <b>Results</b>: A total of eight articles were selected. Most of theJournal of clinical medicineEffectiveness of Osteopathic Treatment in Adults with Short Hamstring Syndrome: A Systematic Review.PMC1150846102023Hernandez-Lucas PRodriguez-Gonzalez OLeiros-Rodriguez ROgando-Berea HfalseEffectiveness of Osteopathic Treatment in Adults with Short Hamstring Syndrome: A Systematic Review.<b>Background/Objective</b>: Short hamstring syndrome is common in the general population and can lead to impaired balance, function, and posture, and increased risk of injuries. Local treatments have obtained controversial results, so it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of other types of therapy such as osteopathic treatment. To evaluate the efficacy of osteopathic techniques in increasing the elasticity of the hamstring musculature in short hamstring syndrome. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials was conducted in PubMed, Medline, Cinhal, Scopus, WOS, SPORTDiscuss, and PEDro. The PEDro scale was used to evaluate the methodological quality and the RoB2 for the evaluation of biases. <b>Results</b>: A total of eight articles were selected. Most of the2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Oct2026-07-09T10:20:24.671Z2025-04-06T09:40:17.025ZS-EPMC115084613945802610.3390/jcm13206076