ABSTRACT

Objective: This research aims to investigate the immediate effectiveness of Soft tissue flossing technique versus DSTM technique on hamstring flexibility in male desk job workers. Method: A total number of 66 male desk-job workers were selected for the study. Participants with Popliteal angle < 125? and SLR of between 40?- 70? were included. They were divided into two groups of 33 each. Group-A was given Soft tissue flossing technique for 5-7 minutes and Group-B was given DSTM technique for 8 minutes. Pre and Post Hamstring flexibility was assessed by Popliteal angle test (Right and Left), SLR test (Right and Left) and Sit and reach flexibility test. Results: The Shapiro-Wilkinson test assessed data normality. Within-group comparison utilized the Wilcoxon sign rank test, while between-group comparison employed the Mann-Whitney U test for both Group-A and Group-B. The Mann-Whitney U test did not reveal statistically significant differences at the pre/post interval (P>0.05) for the Popliteal angle test, SLR test, and Sit and reach flexibility test. However, the Wilcoxon sign rank test indicated significant differences within both groups (P<0.05). Notably, the DSTM Technique group showed higher mean difference (pre-post) values compared to the Soft tissue flossing technique group across all three outcomes. Conclusion: This study concludes that both Soft tissue flossing technique and DSTM technique was found to improve hamstring flexibility, but DSTM technique was found superior to Soft tissue flossing technique for hamstring flexibility in male desk-job workers. Keywords: Hamstring Flexibility, Soft tissue flossing, Dynamic soft tissue mobilisation (DSTM) Technique, Desk job workers
Publication date: 01/05/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.5.9024