Comparing the Immediate Effects of Cupping Therapy and Stretching on Hamstring Tightness in Gym-Enthusiasts

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Cupping therapy: Cups will be applied over the hamstring muscles, and it is given for 10 minutes for one day. Intervention2: post‐facilitation stretching: This technique is applied to the hamstring muscle. 5 repetitions will be given one day. Control Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Range of motion of the knee, 90‐90 hamstring tightness testTimepoint: at baseline and immediately after giving the treatment. SECONDARY OUTCOME: NILTimepoint: NIL INCLUSION CRITERIA: Positive 90‐90 degree active knee extension test (symptoms include hamstring tightness, pain, and decreased flexibility).
Epistemonikos ID: 14de2341382600223abe217fda12ef15a1f96f8b
First added on: Aug 08, 2026