A Randomized Controlled Trial of Hamstring Stretching: Comparison of Four Techniques

M Fasen, Jo; O’Connor, Annie; L. Schwartz, Susan; O Watson, John; Plastaras, Chris; Garvan, Cynthia; Bulcao, Creso; C. Johnson, Stephen; Akuthota, Venu

doi:10.1519/jsc.0b013e318198fbd1

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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Hamstring Stretching: Comparison of Four Techniques

Published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research • Mar 1, 2009

Authors:

Jo M Fasen

Annie O’Connor

Susan L. Schwartz

Abstract

This study compared the efficacy of 4 different hamstring-stretching techniques. Flexibility can be achieved by a variety of stretching techniques, yet little research has been performed on the most effective method. The 2 basic types include active stretching, in which range of motion is increased ...

Subject

Hamstring

Proprioception

Range of motion

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