International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education

Authors
Punit Dave, Abhijit Satralkar, Sucheta Golhar

Abstract
Purpose: The study was conducted to see the immediate effect of active release technique on hamstring Tightness and performance in discus throwers .The study would reveal if this could enhance performance of discus thrower. Objective: To see effectiveness of Active Release Technique on tight hamstrings and performance of a discus thrower. Method: Subjects were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Informed consent was taken & they were given Active Release Technique on Hamstrings. Study Design: The study design is Experimental and conducted as pre and post experimental study. Result: After one session of Active Release Technique the athletes’ length of hamstrings increased by 3.9° on average (p value <0.05) and performance of players increased by an average of 0.4 metres. Conclusion: The study concluded that Active Release Technique was effective for increasing the length of hamstrings and improving a discus thrower’s performance.