Effects on Hamstring Muscle Extensibility, Muscle Activity, and Balance of Different Stretching Techniques
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two different stretching techniques on range of motion (ROM), muscle activation, and balance. [Subjects] For the present study, 48 adults with hamstring muscle tightness were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: a sta...
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Published in | Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 209 - 213 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Japan
The Society of Physical Therapy Science
01.02.2014
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ISSN | 0915-5287 2187-5626 2187-5626 |
DOI | 10.1589/jpts.26.209 |
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Summary: | [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two different stretching techniques on range of motion (ROM), muscle activation, and balance. [Subjects] For the present study, 48 adults with hamstring muscle tightness were recruited and randomly divided into three groups: a static stretching group (n=16), a PNF stretching group (n=16), a control group (n=16). [Methods] Both of the stretching techniques were applied to the hamstring once. Active knee extension angle, muscle activation during maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVC), and static balance were measured before and after the application of each stretching technique. [Results] Both the static stretching and the PNF stretching groups showed significant increases in knee extension angle compared to the control group. However, there were no significant differences in muscle activation or balance between the groups. [Conclusion] Static stretching and PNF stretching techniques improved ROM without decrease in muscle activation, but neither of them exerted statistically significant effects on balance. |
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ISSN: | 0915-5287 2187-5626 2187-5626 |
DOI: | 10.1589/jpts.26.209 |