Which therapy loosens tight hamstrings best? new study tests two popular methods
NCT ID NCT07167602
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compared two manual therapy techniques—Positional Release Therapy and Active Release Therapy—for treating hamstring shortening in 74 athletes aged 18-35. Participants received either therapy plus standard physiotherapy twice a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, flexibility, and function to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- manual therapy (positional release therapy or active release therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If one therapy proves clearly better, it could guide rehab choices for athletes with tight hamstrings, improving recovery and performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 74 athletes, so results may not apply to all people or sports. Both therapies are already used, so no breakthrough is expected.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore - Teaching Hospital, University Institute of Physical Therapy
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan