Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part C (2025)

Aim: To study the effect of Nordic hamstring exercise and muscle energy technique on hamstring flexibility among college students.

Background: Hamstring tightness is one of the common faced problem among college students due to their sedentary life style. Hamstring tightness is associated with severe musculoskeletal overuse injuries. Thus, one need to know the most effective and efficient technique to increase hamstring flexibility.

Method and Methodology: This comparative study was conducted on 30 individuals among college students according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were divided into two group through convenient sampling. Group A[n=15] received Nordic hamstring exercise and Group B[n=15] Muscle energy technique with conventional exercises for 2 weeks. Functional outcomes were measured before and after the treatment period using popliteal angle measurement respectively.

Result and Conclusion: The study concluded that both the Nordic hamstring exercise and Muscle energy technique are proven effective to improve hamstring flexibility, but Group received Nordic hamstring exercise indicates more effectiveness in comparison with group received muscle energy technique to improve hamstring flexibility among college students.