Football is a globally popular sport that requires a high degree of physical fitness and diverse skills, including agility, acceleration, jumping, and precision kicking, where hamstring muscles play a pivotal role. Hamstring injuries are common, with a significant impact on players' performance and quality of life. Reduced hamstring flexibility is a major contributor to such injuries, highlighting the necessity of flexibility training. This study investigates the effectiveness of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) on hamstring tightness in a 28-year-old male amateur football player to prevent hamstring strain injuries. Conducted at Triphase Physiotherapy and Rehab Centre, the study employed a single case design where the participant underwent PIR sessions thrice weekly for six weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test, Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) test, and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. Results indicated significant improvements in hamstring flexibility and reduced disability scores. This underscores the efficacy of PIR in enhancing muscle flexibility, thereby contributing to better performance and injury prevention. These findings suggest that incorporating PIR into training regimens can be beneficial for the healthy lifestyle of football players, promoting psychological well-being, muscle function and range of motion.

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Effect of Post Isometric Relaxation on Hamstring Tightness in Male Amateur Football Players Using Dartfish Software Analysis: Case Report

  • J. Sanjay Kumar,
  • Vinodhkumar Ramalingam,
  • Senthil Purushothaman,
  • Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi,
  • Jagatheesan Alagesan

摘要

Football is a globally popular sport that requires a high degree of physical fitness and diverse skills, including agility, acceleration, jumping, and precision kicking, where hamstring muscles play a pivotal role. Hamstring injuries are common, with a significant impact on players' performance and quality of life. Reduced hamstring flexibility is a major contributor to such injuries, highlighting the necessity of flexibility training. This study investigates the effectiveness of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) on hamstring tightness in a 28-year-old male amateur football player to prevent hamstring strain injuries. Conducted at Triphase Physiotherapy and Rehab Centre, the study employed a single case design where the participant underwent PIR sessions thrice weekly for six weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test, Passive Straight Leg Raise (PSLR) test, and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. Results indicated significant improvements in hamstring flexibility and reduced disability scores. This underscores the efficacy of PIR in enhancing muscle flexibility, thereby contributing to better performance and injury prevention. These findings suggest that incorporating PIR into training regimens can be beneficial for the healthy lifestyle of football players, promoting psychological well-being, muscle function and range of motion.