Research Question: How effectively can physical therapy and correct sleep positioning improve hamstring flexibility and reduce pain, based on age and everyday activity

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Bailey Miley | Dr. Ryan Button | Tyler Junior CollegeResearch QuestionHow effectively can physical therapy andcorrect sleep positioning improve hamstringflexibility and reduce pain, based on age andeveryday activity?Hypothesis and QuotePhysical therapy and correct sleep positioning improve hamstringflexibility in one hundred percent of the participants; however, versatilitydecreases with age and fluctuates with activity possibly leaving someoutliers.“If the human body’s strength and flexibility are given attention, people will be more attentive for the unexpected.”AbstractResearch on injury prevention can be found dedicated to specific sportsgroups and the general population. This study was designed to focus onthe population at Tyler Junior College, so that proper methodologythat works for everyone may be established. This research projectanswers the author’s question of how effectively physical therapy andcorrect sleep positioning can improve hamstring flexibility, based onparticipant ages and everyday activities. The overall goal is toimplement beneficial habits into the minds of people who live activelives, so injuries may be prevented and pain may decrease. Themotivation behind this research project’s results is that it benefited allof my participants to an extent and will benefit everyone in need ofeffective methodology.Independent VariableMethodologyVisual Observations Survey ResultsImplications for Future Research• One specific group should be analyzed for more accuratecomparisons.• Apache Belles Spring Show: one participant could notwear a Fitbit during that time. This problem can beavoided with more detailed communication.• Resolve Old Habits: Track physical therapy progress in aclinical environment. Track sleep positions with picturesof positioning before they go to sleep and when theyarise each day. This requirement could prevent themfrom forgetting to sleep as instructed. It may also aid intracking restlessness.Essential References1. Are you sleeping with the correct sleep posture? If not it could make youmore tired and give you back problems! (2012, August 29). Retrieved April 05,2018, from https://chiropracticdubai.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/are-you-sleeping-with-the-correct-sleep-posture-if-not-it-could-make-you-more-tired-and-give-you-back-problems/2. Edwards, J. (2018). Physio Works - Physiotherapy Brisbane. Retrieved April02, 2018, from https://physioworks.com.au/injuries-conditions-1/hamstring-strains-amp-injuries3. Porterfield, N., D.C. (2014, April 16). 5 Muscles to Stretch, Part II. YourSleeping Position Could be to Blame. Retrieved April 04, 2018, fromhttp://www.tabatatimes.com/5-muscles-stretch-part-ii-sleeping-position-blame/Physical Therapy and Proper Sleep Positions Lead to Improved Hamstring FlexibilityAgeInitial Pike StretchWeek 1 ImprovementWeek 2 ImprovementWeek 3 ImprovementOverall Hamstring Flexibility Improvement17 -9” -11” -11.5” -12” 3”18 -5” -7” -8” -9” 4”21 8” 2” 1” 0” 8”21 11” 4” 0” -1” 12”37 -5” -8” -8.5” -9” 4”38 0” -2” -3” -4” 4”48 -3” -6” -7” -8” 5”50 6” -1” -3” -6” 12”Control Group / Experimental GroupActivity: stronger impact than sleep positioning on how versatile the body is to improving hamstring flexibility0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,0001721374886,37546,86572,48355,51243,18567,52768,71242,943STEPSAGEAverage Number of Steps Per Week• Control Group: normal sleeping position• Experimental Group: one of  the two correct sleep positions• Quantitative data documented in an Excel document• Secret Facebook group created for data collection and reminders• Measured weekly pike stretches with a ruler (inches), participants posted pictures to prove it• Daily physical therapy exercises and stretches• Logged sleep patterns (restful/restless hours) with Fitbit app• Logged weekly amount of  steps with Fitbit app• Surveyed participants at the termination of  the researchPain with exercising/stretching decreased with experimental group.348124 451202468101217 18 21 21 37 38 48 50Hamstring Flexibility (inches)AgeOverall Hamstring Flexibility Improvement

Physical Therapy and Proper Sleep Positions Lead to Improved Hamstring Flexibility

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