Prevalence of Hamstring Tightness among School Children in Surat USING 90-90 SLR Test

Background and Objectives: Flexibility is considered an essential element of normal biomechanical function.Limited flexibility causes neuro-musculoskeletal symptoms.These musculoskeletal symptoms will lead to decrease in strength, stability, endurance and much more.All these things will lead to recurrent injury and might affect psychosocial aspect of the athlete.Hence, the objective of this study was to find out the prevalence and severity of the hamstring tightness among school going student.Method: 220 students with age group of 6 to 13 years were selected on basis of inclusion criteria.The tightness was measured by 90-90 SLR test.One time measurement was taken and result was taken according to their reading.Result: Analysis showed higher prevalence of hamstring tightness among school students.More students were affected with 90-90 SLR Test and angle between 0˚-20˚.Conclusion: Prevalence of hamstring tightness is very high in school going student of age group 6 to 13years.