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Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Dynamic Stretching on Calf Muscle Group for Speed and Physical Endurance on Healthy Sprint Runners in School Level

Author(s) Dr. Priya Dadheech
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
BACKGROUD: Running is a popular form of exercise worldwide for athletes of all ages and capabilities. Propulsion in running gait is primarily performed by the calf muscle complex. Due to the high forces created in the gastrocnemius during the push off phase of running, the gastrocnemius appears to be at risk for injury. Injury to the calf muscle region has been reported to be up to 30% of the running injuries reported each year. In addition, calf injuries have been described as calf pain, calf spasm, lower leg pain, gastrocnemius pain or strain and in combination with Achilles tendon injuries.
AIMS OF THE STUDY: Aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of MET and Dynamic Stretching on calf muscle group for speed and physical endurance on healthy sprint runners in school level.
METHODS: Thirty-two subjects were divided into two groups. Group-A received Muscle energy technique (n=16) and Group-B trained with Dynamic stretching (n=16). Both groups received training of 5 sessions per week for 6 weeks. Outcomes were assessed by Bruce treadmill test and 40-yard sprint test before and after treatment.
RESULTS: The study shows statistically significant improvement (p<0.05) in both groups for all the outcomes. After 6 weeks of training period, the group trained with muscle energy technique scored significantly higher in improving the endurance and speed than the group trained with dynamic stretching when the pre &post test values of Bruce treadmill Test and 40 yard sprint test were statistically analyzed using an independent ‘t’ test.
CONCLUSIONS: Muscle energy technique was found to be much effective in improving the endurance and speed of sprint runners with improving flexibility of calf muscles than dynamic stretching technique.
Keywords KEY WORDS: Muscle Energy Technique, Dynamic Stretching, Endurance, Speed, Flexibility, Calf muscles; Bruce Treadmill Test, 40 Yard Sprint Test.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51814
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9vpj5

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