Comparative study on the effectiveness of muscle energy technique versus static passive stretching on hamstring tightness in healthy young individuals

Objective: To compare effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) & Static
Stretching on hamstring tightness in healthy young individuals.
Method: 40 individuals with hamstring tightness between age of 18 to 25 were included and randomly allocated into two groups 20 of each. Group A was given MET & group B was given Static Stretching for 5 consecutive days. Active knee extension test (AKET) as outcome measure was performed before and after the 5 days.
Result: The result of within groups shows significant difference between pre and post score of AKET & between groups also shows significant difference for the post test score of group A&B.
Conclusion: The MET showed statistically significant improvement than static
stretching in reducing hamstring tightness in healthy young individuals.