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Unilateral PNF Hamstring Stretching on Contralateral Hamstring Flexibility

Robinson, Elizabeth M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oduhonors1399312746

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2014, Honors Theses, Ohio Dominican University, Honors Theses.
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.
Brad Nelson (Advisor)
Physiology

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  • Robinson, E. M. (2014). Unilateral PNF Hamstring Stretching on Contralateral Hamstring Flexibility [Electronic thesis or dissertation, Ohio Dominican University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oduhonors1399312746

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Robinson, Elizabeth. Unilateral PNF Hamstring Stretching on Contralateral Hamstring Flexibility. 2014. Ohio Dominican University, Electronic thesis or dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oduhonors1399312746.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Robinson, Elizabeth. "Unilateral PNF Hamstring Stretching on Contralateral Hamstring Flexibility." Electronic thesis or dissertation, Ohio Dominican University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oduhonors1399312746

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