Comparison of Shockwave Therapy and Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Balance in Hamstring Tightness

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the short- and long-term effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and exercise therapy on pain, flexibility, and balance in individuals with low back pain associated with hamstring tightness. Thirty participants will be randomized into two groups (ESWT or exercise) and receive interventions twice weekly for four weeks. Outcomes include pain (a (VAS), flexibility (Popliteal Angle and Fingertip-to-Floor tests), and balance (Y-Balance Test), assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at a four-week follow-up.

NCT Number	NCT07065851
Lead Sponsor	Bahçeşehir University
Conditions	Low Back Pain, Hamstring Tightness
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-01-10
Primary Completion	2025-05-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-08-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-25