Divya G Patel, Neeta J Vyas, Megha S Sheth<\/p>\n
ABSTRACT Background: <\/span><\/b>Flexibility is the ability to move a single or series of joints smoothly and easily through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion. Decreased hamstring flexibility is considered to be a predisposing factor for lower back pain and injury. The <\/span>purpose of the study was to see the immediate effect of a single session of self-myofascial release on plantar aspect of foot, on hamstring and lumbar spine flexibility. Methodology: <\/span>A Quasi experimental study was conducted on 30 subjects who were randomly allocated into 2 groups. Group A-self-myofascial release was given. Group B was a control group (no therapy).Baseline and post flexibility was assessed by sit-and-reach test (SRT) and Active Knee Extension (AKE) test. Results: <\/span><\/b>Within group analysis in group A <\/span>showed significant difference in both AKE (right and left) scores and sit and reach scores <\/span>(p<0.05).Within group analysis for group B also\u00a0 showed significant difference in <\/span>AKE (right and left) scores and sit and reach scores<\/span>(p<0.05). Between group analysis for <\/span><\/span>AKE (right and left) <\/span>score showed significant difference (p<0.05).But there was no significant difference in between group analysis for sit and reach score (p>0.05).<\/span> Conclusion: <\/span><\/b>A single session of SMR on bilateral plantar aspect of foot is effective in increasing hamstrings length, but there was no change seen in lumbar spine flexibility in young asymptomatic individuals.