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Comparison of Shockwave Therapy and Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Balance in Hamstring Tightness
Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the short- and long-term effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and exercise therapy on pain, flexibility, and balance in individuals with low back pain associated with hamstring tightness. Thirty participants will be randomized into two groups (ESWT or exercise) and receive interventions twice weekly for four weeks. Outcomes include pain (a (VAS), flexibility (Popliteal Angle and Fingertip-to-Floor tests), and balance (Y-Balance Test), assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at a four-week follow-up.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Balance in Individuals With Hamstring Tightness
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-01-10
Completion Date
2025-08-20
Last Updated
2025-07-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
Non-invasive therapy delivering high-energy shock waves to stimulate healing in musculoskeletal tissues, targeting the hamstring muscles and related structures, administered 2 times per week for 4 weeks, alongside core exercises.
Exercise Program
Structured exercises focusing on hamstring flexibility, lumbar stabilization, and core exercises, administered 3 times per week for 3 weeks, with sessions lasting 30-45 minutes.
Locations (1)
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Healthy, Turkey (Türkiye)