Effect of Sit-to-Stand Exercise on Forward Bending test:A Prospective Study

Flexibility of soft tissues is important for functional, occupational & Recreational activities. Many therapeutic regimes are available that can be use prior to flexibility exercise to minimise risk of injury. Sit-to-Stand is a close chain activity performed commonly in day to day life.

To study the effect of sit –to-stand activity on flexibility of muscle.

Analytical, Prospective, Experimental study.

40 asymptomatic subjects were selected with mean age of 18–25 years & randomly divided into 2 groups. Forward bending test was used as a measure of flexibility. One group underwent 10 time sit-to stand & another group 20 times of sit-to-stand exercise. Pre & Post exercise forward bending test was done & their score were documented.

A “Student t “test demonstrated a statistically significant difference (p< 0.005) in both the groups.

Sit-to-Stand exercise can be used as one of the Prestretching tool exercise for improving back & hamstring muscles flexibility.