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Importance of Modified Back Saver Sit-Reach over Back Saver Sit-Reach test in children to estimate their hamstring flexibility. We have found the reference value for Modified Back Saver Sit-Reach in children. To date, this is not yet established

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As one measurement seems to be sufficient to measure hamstring flexibility, MBSSRT is safer, practically feasible and more comfortable of the two sit and reach protocol. Moreover, MBSSRT reduces the strain on the therapist back due to the use of bench for the measurement.

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This page is a summary of: Is there any difference between Back Saver Sit-Reach Test and Modified Back Saver Sit-Reach Test in estimating hamstring flexibility among the primary school children?, Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, January 2014, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/2321-4848.144321.
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