IJPR.2024.134
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 12; Issue 5 (October 2024)
Page No.: 4798-4805
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2024.134
Study the Immediate Effects of “Primal Reflex Release Technique™” Versus “Neural Tissue Mobilization” on Hip Flexor Tightness in Individuals with a Sedentary Lifestyle
Muskan Jain 1, Manish Kumar Jha *2, Vamakshi Vijay 3.
1 MPT, Neurology, Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
*2 Faculty, Neurology, Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
3 MPT, Neurology, Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Manish Kumar Jha, Faculty, Neurology, Department of Physiotherapy, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India-248016. Phone no.- 8130785861 E-Mail: mkjha@srhu.edu.in
ABSTRACT
Background: An inactive life can lead to various problems, such as tightness of muscles, decreased joint mobility, and decreased pliability, which can hinder daily activities. Prolonged sitting puts a lot of force on the muscles, increasing the risk of injury. Studies have shown that many people with desk jobs have tight iliopsoas muscles, resulting in lower strength, restricted hip movement, increased pelvic tilt, and excessive lower back curvature.
Objective: This study investigates the immediate effectiveness of PRRT™ and NTM on hip flexor tightness in individuals with a sedentary lifestyle. The goal is to determine the most effective treatment approach to alleviate hip flexor tightness, thereby reducing associated risks and improving the quality of life for sedentary individuals.
Study Design: Double-blinded Comparative Study
Study Settings: In and around the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun
Participants: 60 individuals with a sedentary lifestyle having tight hip flexors in the age group 18-45.
Outcome measures: Hip Flexion Angle measured while performing Modified Thomas Test, Hip Extension Range.
Result: A significant improvement is seen in hip flexion angle (p-value <0.001) and prone hip extension range (p-value <0.001) in both Groups A and B. However, on analysing and comparing the post-intervention results of both groups, no major difference was found in the outcome variables (p-value>0.05).
Conclusion: This study concluded that both techniques are equally effective in reducing hip flexor tightness with a sedentary lifestyle and can mitigate associated risks and enhance the quality of life for sedentary individuals.
Keywords: Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, PRRT, Neural Tissue Mobilization, Sedentary Lifestyle, Tightness.
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