Stretching showdown: which therapy loosens tight hamstrings best?

NCT ID NCT07118787

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested two physical therapy methods—Active Release Technique and PNF stretching—in 40 adults with chronic low back pain and tight hamstrings. Participants received one of the treatments over two weeks. Researchers measured flexibility and pain before and after to see which approach works better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahore Poly Clinic, social security hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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