A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of L4/L5 Zygoapophyseal Joint Mobilization versus Sub Occipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on Hamstring Extensibility in Athletes
Abstract: Background: Hamstring tightness is a major contributing factor for lumbar spine disorders and sports related injuries. Mobilize L4/L5 zygapophyseal joint used to induce sympathetic nervous system changes in lower limb and decrease the stress on spinal soft tissues. Suboccipital muscle inhibition technique (SMI) describes the steady pressure to soft tissues to effect relaxation and normalize reflex activity. This study was aimed to compare the effect of L4/L5 zygapophyseal joint mobilization and SMI technique on hamstring extensibility in athletes. Methodology: 40 subjects were selected randomly and divided into two equal groups. Group A were given L4/L5 zygapophyseal joint mobilization technique and Group B was given SMI technique for 4 weeks with 4 days a week. Outcome measures of this study were NPRS & AKE. Results: The data was analyzed using paired and unpaired ?t? test after statically analyzed it has been shown that Group A shows much significant than Group B with the p value of (p
Keywords: L4/L5 zygoapophyseal joint mobilization technique, SMI technique, hamstring extensibility, athlete
How to Cite?: M. Malarvizhi, G. Premkumari, A. Kirthiga, "A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of L4/L5 Zygoapophyseal Joint Mobilization versus Sub Occipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on Hamstring Extensibility in Athletes", Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 311-316, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23531093428, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23531093428