Chapter : Post isometric relaxation technique-part 2
5 Mar 2022
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Hamstring flexibility can be assessed by using active knee extension test, which is a reliable method of testing hamstring tightness, the test involves active knee extension, and is considered safe, as patient dictate their end. The active knee extension test measures the knee extension angle once hamstring have actively lengthened to end rang, giving an indication of hamstring muscle length, this is a commonly used method for assessing the hamstring muscle tightedeness. Muscle energy technique is a manual technique developed by osteopath that is now used in many different manual therapy professions, two form of muscle energy technique are post isometric relaxation technique and post isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition. Post isometric relaxation techniques helps in lengthening of tight hamstring by its contraction and relaxation method. The term post isometric relaxation technique refers to the subsequent reduction in tone of the agonist muscle after isometric contraction. Hamstring tightness is a world-wide problem affecting most commonly in young adults.
