A study to assess the effect of muscle energy technique on hamstring flexibility in basketball players

Basketball is a high-intensity sport that demands explosive movements such as jumping, sprinting, and quick directional changes. Muscle Energy Technique (MET), a form of manual therapy involving active muscle contractions, has been shown to enhance flexibility and reduce muscle tightness. In this quasi-experimental study, 30 basketball players aged 18-28 years with hamstring tightness (SLR<80°) were selected. Participants received a Muscle Energy Technique (MET) intervention over 6 days. Outcome measures included hamstring flexibility and tightness, assessed using the sit and reach test and straight leg raise (SLR). The sit-and-reach test revealed a paired t-value of 14.2267 (p < 0.0001), indicating a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores. MET is effective in improving hamstring flexibility in basketball players.