Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique Versus Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization among Physiotherapy Students with Hamstring Tightness
Randomized trial compares myofascial release and IASTM for improving flexibility in students with hamstring tightness, indicating IASTM may offer superior outcomes.
Key Points
Significant improvements in knee extension range of motion were noted with IASTM by day 12 compared to myofascial release.
The increase in flexibility was statistically significant with group B (IASTM), showing t = 2.671 and p = 0.012.
This single-blind randomized trial involved 30 physiotherapy students with hamstring tightness assigned to two treatment groups.
Both interventions improve hamstring flexibility, but the findings support that IASTM produces more substantial effects after treatment.