Unilateral PNF Hamstring Stretching on Contralateral Hamstring Flexibility
| Autor: | Robinson, Elizabeth M. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Popis: | Unilateral strength exercises have become a useful tool in the rehabilitation setting due to noticeable contralateral effects. PURPOSE: The goal of this study was to examine if similar cross-over effects are noticeable when completing a unilateral stretching program. METHODS: Hamstring range of motion for both legs was measured with use of a goniometer prior to and post proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching regimen. Nine male subjects (age 18-40) completed a 25 day PNF self-stretching program on the non-dominant leg (SL) to examine if there was a cross over in flexibility to the dominant, non-stretched leg (NSL) upon completion of the program. RESULTS: Flexibility in the NSL showed a significant increase (p = 0.05). No significant difference in flexibility was found between SL and NSL upon completion of 25 days of PNF-stretching regimen. CONCLUSION: A cross-over effect in flexibility can be observed after completion of a unilateral PNF stretching program. |
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