The effects of the Bowen technique on hamstring flexibility over time: A randomised controlled trial

“…This calculation was based on data from a similar study involving the AKET [15] and determined at least 31 participants were needed for the study. Participants were recruited from a Queensland University and local community sporting clubs.…”

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Comparing Hamstring Muscle Length Measurements of the Traditional Active Knee Extension Test and a Functional Hamstring Flexibility Test

Shepherd

Winter

Gordon³

2017

Physiother Rehabil

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Background: The hamstring muscles are regularly injured during high risk sports involving sprinting and kicking activities. Currently there is inconclusive evidence regarding hamstring muscle length measurements as a predictor for hamstring injury using the active knee extension test. A more functional hamstring flexibility test may be a better measure of hamstring muscle length compared to the active knee extension test as it more closely represents the position of the hamstrings during high risk activities.

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“…It is successful in relieving various musculoskeletal issues in the backs, necks, and limbs 9 . Precise and delicate Bowen moves are applied as a soft tissue remedial therapy over the musculoskeletal structures by using fingers and thumbs 10 .…”

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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without Bowen Therapy in Text Neck Syndrome

Noor¹,

Riaz²,

Afzal³

et al. 2022

PJMHS

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Aim: To determine the effects of Muscle energy technique with and without Bowen therapy on pain, function, range of movement, and posture in Text neck syndrome. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in Fatima Hospital Sargodha. A total of 22 patients with text neck syndrome were included and randomly allocated to two groups. Assessment of pain, function, Cervical ROM, Craniovertebral angle, and Rounded shoulder angle was taken using a Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Neck disability index (NDI), Goniometer, and photogrammetry. Group A received treatment with hot packs and METs. Group B received a hot pack, Muscle energy technique (METs) and Bowen therapy. A total of 18 sessions were given in 6 weeks with 3 sessions per week. Both groups were reassessed after 3 weeks and 6 weeks of treatment with follow-up after 3 weeks of treatment completion. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 21. Results: Findings revealed that a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) was observed for both within a group and between-group analysis in NPRS, NDI, cervical range of motion (CROM), Craniovertebral angle (CVA), and Rounded shoulder angle (RSA). However, the Bowen group showed more improvement in terms of all outcome measures based on their mean differences. Conclusion: The combination of METs and Bowen therapy was more effective in decreasing pain, improving movement, regaining functional status, and correcting posture in individuals with Text neck syndrome rather than using METs alone. Keywords: Text neck, Muscle energy technique, Bowen technique, Pain, Range of motion

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The effects of the Bowen technique on hamstring flexibility over time: A randomised controlled trial

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The immediate effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility: A pilot randomised controlled trial

The immediate effect of bilateral self myofascial release on the plantar surface of the feet on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility: A pilot randomised controlled trial

Comparing Hamstring Muscle Length Measurements of the Traditional Active Knee Extension Test and a Functional Hamstring Flexibility Test

Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without Bowen Therapy in Text Neck Syndrome

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