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

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combined Active Release Technique (ART) with Static Stretching in reducing iliotibial band (ITB) tightness among office workers. An experimental study design was implemented involving 30 subjects (aged 23–60 years) who met the selection criteria. Participants were selected using simple random sampling and allocated into a single experimental group (n=30). The intervention consisted of ART combined with static stretching, administered three times per week for four weeks, with each session lasting 25–30 minutes. Iliotibial band tightness and functional range were assessed pre- and post-intervention using a universal goniometer. The post-test values demonstrated significant improvements compared to pre-test values (t = 5.821, p < 0.05), indicating a reduction in ITB tightness and enhanced functional range. The results suggest that integrating ART with static stretching is effective in reducing iliotibial band tightness and improving function in office workers.