Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part F (2025)

Hamstring tightness is common among college students due to prolonged sitting, poor posture, and lack of physical activity. Two widely used interventions to address this issue are Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and passive stretching. DNS focuses on restoring proper movement patterns through the activation of deep stabilizing muscles, while passive stretching aims to improve flexibility by elongating muscles. This study involved thirty students aged 19 to 22, randomly assigned to two groups. Group A performed DNS exercises, and Group B engaged in passive stretching for four weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using the Active Knee Extension (AKE) test and the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale. Both groups showed significant improvement; however, Group A demonstrated greater gains in AKE and ADL scores. These findings suggest that DNS may be more effective than passive stretching in reducing hamstring tightness and enhancing functional performance in college students.