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Investigation into the long-term effects of static and PNF stretching exercises on range of motion and jump performance.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19118789     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the long-term effects of two different stretching techniques on the range of motion (ROM) and on drop jump (DJ). DJ scores were assessed by means of a contact mat connected to a digital timer. ROM was measured by use of a goniometer. The training was carried out four times a week for 6 weeks on 10 subjects as passive static stretching (SS), and on 9 subjects as contract-relax PNF (CRPNF) stretching. The remaining nine subjects did not perform any exercises (control group). One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) results indicated that the differences among groups on DJ were not statistically different (F(2,27)=.41, p>.05). ROM values were significantly higher for both stretching groups, while no change was observed for the control group. In conclusion, static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques improved the ROM, but neither of the stretching exercises had any statistically significant effect on the DJ scores.
Authors:
Bekir Yuktasir; Fatih Kaya
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article     Date:  2007-12-11
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of bodywork and movement therapies     Volume:  13     ISSN:  1532-9283     ISO Abbreviation:  J Bodyw Mov Ther     Publication Date:  2009 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-02     Completed Date:  2009-03-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9700068     Medline TA:  J Bodyw Mov Ther     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  11-21     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. yuktasir_b@ibu.edu.tr
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Athletic Performance / physiology*
Humans
Knee Joint / physiology*
Male
Motor Activity / physiology*
Muscle Stretching Exercises / methods*
Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
Young Adult

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