Hamstring tightness relief study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests different massage-type techniques to see which helps tight hamstrings best. If you are between 18 and 30 and have stiff hamstrings, this may help find a quick, drug-free solution.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- Your hamstrings feel tight (less than 65 degrees when lifting your leg straight)
- You have no ongoing health problems like heart disease or diabetes
- You have not had any injury or surgery on your leg or foot
- You do not have nerve pain or numbness going down your leg
- Your ankle is not unstable and your legs have no infections or large bruises
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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