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Effectiveness of Positional Release Technique of Hip Joint in Female Sprinters to Increase Mobility and Flexibility.

Author(s) Purva Pravin Puranik, Dr. Arpita Rathod
Country India
Abstract This study investigated the effectiveness of the Positional Release Technique (PRT) of the hip joint in enhancing mobility and flexibility in female sprinters compared to a regular stretching protocol. Hip mobility and flexibility are crucial for sprinters, as imbalances can lead to injury and restricted range of motion, potentially compromising performance. A Randomized Controlled Trial was conducted over six weeks with 30 female sprinters (aged 18-25 years), divided into an Experimental group (N=15) receiving PRT and a Control group (N=15) continuing their regular stretching protocol. Outcome measures included sprint times (100m, 200m, 400m) and hip flexion Range of Motion (ROM), measured with a goniometer. The PRT protocol involved a 90-second hold in the position of comfort. Statistical analysis revealed that the Experimental (PRT) group achieved significantly greater improvements in 100m, 200m, and 400m sprint performance compared to the Control group (p<0.001 for all three distances). Both groups showed improvements in hip flexion ROM, but the difference between groups was not statistically significant (p=0.197). These findings suggest that PRT is a superior intervention to regular stretching for enhancing sprint performance in female sprinters, and it is comparable in its effect on increasing hip mobility/flexibility. PRT offers a method to improve performance without the temporary loss of explosive strength sometimes associated with static stretching.
Keywords Positional Release Technique (PRT), Hip Joint, Mobility, Flexibility, Female Sprinters, Range of Motion (ROM), Sprint Performance
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.58229
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