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Comparative Study of Three Stretching Techniques
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Neuromuscular CoordinationEducationMotor ControlSlow StretchMovement AnalysisFast StretchKinesiologyBiomechanicsApplied PhysiologySport PhysiologyHealth SciencesPhysical FitnessMusculoskeletal FunctionRehabilitationHuman Musculoskeletal SystemNeuromuscular PhysiologyComparative StudyExercise ScienceExercise PhysiologyElectromyographyMusculoskeletal InteractionStretchingHuman MovementNormal Male Ss
This study involved comparison of three techniques for increasing range of motion. Fast stretch (ballistic), slow stretch, and IA-CA, a modified version of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) were compared using 24 normal male Ss. Controlling for serial order effects, 6 groups of 4 Ss each were administered the treatments, and the differences between pre- and post-exercise measures were observed. Multiple regression analysis indicated the superiority of the IA-CA approach.