Effect of Hath Yoga on Hamstring Tightness in Tailors - An Experimental Study

This study had undertaken to investigate the effect of hath yoga on hamstring tightness in tailors. In the seated position, hamstring is held at shortened position due to knee flexion and posterior pelvic rotation. In prolonged sitting, this constant shortened position develops hamstring trigger points and cause muscle tightness. This can lead to increase the mechanical stress on lumbar spine. Therefore, sewing machine operators can develop low back pain as a result of hamstring tightness. 60 participants were selected according to inclusive, diagnostic criteria (sit and reach test) and exclusion criteria. Pre and post intervention score was taken. Wilcoxon matched - pairs signed -ranks test was done. The result obtained for hath yoga in hamstring tightness suggest significance as P value obtained was <0.0001. This study shows there is significant effect of hath yoga on hamstring tightness in tailors.