Year: 2024 | Month: August | Volume: 14 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 158-161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240822
Effectiveness of Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique for Hamstring Tightness in a College Level Badminton Player: A Case Study
Chaithra B Shetty1, Haripriya S2, Lin Menachery3
1Assistant Professor, 2Associate Professor, 3BPT Intern
Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Corresponding Author: Lin Menachery
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Badminton demands quick reactions, precise footwork, and balance. Flexibility is crucial, correlating with effective lunge step execution. Hamstring tightness increases injury risk, and thus role of flexibility in conditioning programs is very important. Shortening of hamstring due to various factors impacts flexibility and increases susceptibility to injury. Physiotherapy techniques such as Mulligan Bend Leg Raise can potentially address this issue.
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Mulligan Bent Leg Raise technique for hamstring tightness in a college-level badminton player.
Materials and Method: In this study, the participant underwent four weeks of supervised physiotherapy intervention involving Mulligan Bent Leg Raise technique and patient education. Outcomes were assessed using the popliteal angle measurement and the Sit and Reach test.
Results: Improvements were observed in hamstring flexibility and overall range of motion, as indicated by increased popliteal angles and sit-and-reach measurements.
Conclusion: Treatment using Mulligan Bent Leg Raise is effective in enhancing hamstring flexibility, evidenced by improved popliteal angle measurements and Sit and Reach Test measurements. Beneficial for badminton players, it may have advantages to athletes across sports. It is recommended for patients with hamstring tightness for comparable benefits.
Key words: Mulligan Bent Leg Raise, Hamstring Tightness, College level Badminton players