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effectiveness of muscle energy technique and other treatment modalities in improving hamstring flexibility: a comprehensive literature review

Author(s) Dr. Vinay Kumar, Dr. Paritosh Sehrawat
Country India
Abstract Flexibility in the hamstring is important for correct movement, better sports skills and for avoiding injuries. Having reduced hamstring flexibility can raise the risk of strains and strains tend to happen again and may strongly interfere with playing sports. This review attempts to highlight the available alternatives for improving hamstring flexibility. Literature dating from 2000 to 2024 was found in PubMed, PEDro and Google Scholar, by using “hamstring strain,” “hamstring flexibility,” and “muscle energy technique” as keywords. Studies matching our standards were examined. Muscle Energy Technique (MET) was found to be the most successful way to increase both knee range of motion and hamstring flexibility compared to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), static stretching, myofascial release and foam rolling. The reason MET is effective is due in part to its physiological responses, particularly reciprocal inhibition and post-isometric relaxation. Some techniques were shown to be moderately helpful and might be applied together with primary rehabilitation treatments. Based on this review, it is suggested to apply MET in clinics to relieve hamstring tightness and to carry out more extensive randomized controlled trials to study long-term results.
Keywords Hamstring flexibility, Muscle Energy Technique, Stretching, Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Hamstring strain
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-30
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