Hamstring Foam Roller release and Sole Self Myofascial Release for Improving Hamstring Muscles Flexibility in Participants with Hamstring Shortness

The current generation has shortened hamstrings due to a sedentary lifestyle, resulting in reduced flexibility of the hamstring and dysfunction.This study was undertaken to compare effects of three different release exercises on hamstring flexibility, in participants with short hamstrings.METHODS: Totally, 20 subjects having short hamstrings were involved in this study.The inclusion criterion for study participation was active knee extension test (AKET) less than 60°.All participants were subjected to 3 methods: hamstring foam roller release (HFRR), sitting self myofascial release (sitting SMR), and standing self myofascial release (Standing SMR).All participants randomly performed all three methods to avoid bias caused by learning or fatigue.Passive knee extension test (PKET), AKET, finger to floor distance test (FTFT), and pelvic tilting angle test (PTAT) were measured pre-and post-exercises.