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Judy Ann Jays1, Jomi John 2, Kadija Fursana N3, Megha J4,Kashmeera V Pramod5
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2Assist.Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, CPAS School of Medical Education, Gandhinagar, Kottayam, Kerala, India
3,4BPT Intern, Department of Physiotherapy, CPAS School of Medical Education, Gandhinagar, Kerala, Kottayam, Kerala, India
5Assistant Professor, department of physiotherapy, CPAS School of Medical Education, Angamaly, Kerala, India,
Corresponding Author:
1BPT Intern, Department of Physiotherapy, CPAS School of Medical Education, Gandhinagar, Kerala, Kottayam, Kerala, India, Mail id:  praise1806@gmail.com

Abstract

Background of the study: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the common global health problems and the major cause of disability affecting performance at work and general wellbeing. Hamstring stiffness could be a possible contributory factor of low back pain. There is increased risk of plantar heel pain when the hamstring is tight. The purpose of the study is to find out whether the young adults have any prevalence of low back pain and plantar heel pain due to hamstring tightness.

Methods: 105 subjects of age group 18–25 year those satisfying the inclusion criteria were recruited for study. After screening the subjects, a written consent form was obtained from each of the subject. The students are sorted on the basis of hamstring tightness using Active knee extension test and the data was collected using valid questionnaire. Low back pain was assessed using Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire and Foot Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) to measure physical function of foot and ankle. Numeric pain rating scale is used to measure the severity of plantar heel pain.

Result: The result of the study shows that, individual with hamstring tightness and plantar heel pain had a greater prevalence of low back pain and there is no significant association between hamstring tightness and plantar heel pain.

Conclusion: The study concluded that hamstring tightness is observed in most of the college students. The present investigation revealed that half of the subjects experience low back pain due to hamstring tightness. Individual with low back pain have an increased incidence of plantar heel pain. The study resulted that there is no relation between hamstring tightness and plantar heel pain in student population.

Key Words: Cross-sectional study; Hamstring tightness; Low Back Ache; Plantar Heel Pain

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