BACKGROUND AND NEED OF STUDY: Hamstring tightness is common issue among young adults, often leading to decreased flexibility and higher risk of injury, particularly in individuals who are physically active. Prolonged standing period can be very harmful for the musculoskeletal health, including hamstrings tightness. Undue stress can affect musculotendinous units thus predisposing muscle to abnormal length i.e. shortened or lengthened which eventually cause tightness. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to investigate correlation between hamstring tightness and prolonged standing occupation among young adults across Ahmedabad city. METHODOLOGY: A correlational study was conducted to investigate the correlation between Hamstring tightness and prolonged standing occupation among age group 18-25 years. Total of 40 participants who met inclusion criteria were recruited. Hamstring’s flexibility was assessed via Active knee extension test while occupational standing duration was noted in demographic data sheet for each patient. RESULT: Data of study showed no normal distribution; hence spearmen test was applied for statistical analysis. Result shows moderate negative correlation between prolonged standing hours and active knee extension scores (r=-0.660 p<0.01) which indicates significant hamstring tightness. CONCLUSION: The study shows a negative correlation between prolonged standing hours and active knee extension range which indicates significant hamstring tightness. Key words: Hamstring tightness, prolonged standing, young adults, active knee extension test.
Gandhi et al. (Mon,) studied this question.