ABSTRACT

ntroduction: Hamstring tightness is a common musculoskeletal complaint that can limit functional movement, and various manual therapy interventions have been proposed to enhance flexibility. However, limited research exists comparing the immediate effects of SMI and MFR on hamstring flexibility. The purpose of this study is to determine the immediate effect on comparison between the suboccipital muscle inhibition technique and MFR on hamstring in young adult females. Method: Total 42 no. of individuals were divided into group one and group two. Group one was treated with myofascial release on hamstring tightness. Group two was treated with suboccipital muscle inhibition technique on hamstring. Pre and post sit and reach test were taken as an outcome measure and to check for the immediate effect on hamstring. Result:Result analysis was performed by the use of Microsoft excel and SPSS version 26. The study showed within group analysis for outcome measure in group one and group two with paired and unpaired t test was used and statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study indicates that after analysis of both groups one (MFR) and two (Suboccipital muscle inhibition technique) shows individually effective for the improvement for hamstring flexibility. But Group B suboccipital muscle inhibition technique shows more effective significant changes. Keywords: Hamstring flexibility, occipital muscle inhibition, MFR, Sit and reach test
Publication date: 01/07/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.7.10264