Compare the Effects of Muscle energy Technique vs Myofascial Release Technique on Hamstring Flexibility in Amateur judo Players- a Prospective Experimental Research Study

Introduction: The growing popularity of sports and exercise is focusing attention on the injuries that may occur in addition to the health benefits. Treating sports injuries may be expensive, so preventive strategies and measures are required on economic as well as medical grounds. Objective: To compare the effect with Muscle Energy Technique (MET) vs Myofascial Release Technique (MFR) on hamstring flexibility in amateur judo players.Method: In the present study, the total of 30 subjects were divided equally in 2 groups where group A underwent muscle energy technique and group B underwent Myofascial release techniques. Outcome measures were assessed before and after intervention by using active knee extension test and sit and reach test. Result: When comparing between groups; the mean AKE (RT)post score in Group A was 139.50 and the mean AKE (RT) post score in Group B was 135.50 which was statistically significant (ϸ-value <0.0001). The mean AKE (LT) post score in Group A was 138.07 and the mean AKE (LT) post score in Group B was 133.93 which was statistically significant (ϸ-value <0.0001). The mean SIT & REACH TEST post score in Group A was 17.36 and the mean SIT & REACH TEST post score in Group B was 15.64 which was statistically significant (p value <0.0001). Conclusion: Muscle energy technique has been shown to be an effective technique in increasing the flexibility of hamstring muscle in amateur judo players.