Comparison of Hamstring Tightness in Skinfit Clothing Users Versus Loose Clothing Users

Tightness of hamstring muscle may lead to many biomechanical alterations within the pelvis and lower limbs which gives rise to many problems. Fashion is become a factor for many disorders within the individuals. So the present study was conducted to find out degree of hamstring tightness in individuals wearing skinfit clothing and compare it with individuals wearing loose clothing.

Comparative study was conducted at Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Karad. 100 female participants with age group between 18–23 years were taken. Group A (50) were participants wearing skinfit clothing and Group B (50) included participants wearing loose clothing for past 6 months. Exclusion criteria of the study was: 1. Gender-male. 2. Hamstring tightness due to any trauma.3. Participants with prolong lower limb immobilization.4. Participants with mechanical low back pain. Active knee extension was measured to rule out hamstring tightness.

statistical analysis was done using paired and unpaired”t” test. The results showed statistically significant hamstring tightness in group A (skinfit clothing) as compared to group B (p<0.001).

The study shows prevalence of greater hamstring tightness in participants wearing skinfit clothing. Thus it concludes fashion as one of the causative factor of hamstring tightness in young adults.