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Acute effects of static stretch on the static and dynamic balance indices in the young healthy non-athletic females
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Amir Hoshang Bakhtiary   , Atefe امینیان فر , Rozita Hedayati |
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Abstract: (11323 Views) |
| Introduction: Applying
static stretch before sport activities has been emphasized to improve range of
motion, flexibility and muscle performance and also to reduce pain and muscle
stiffness. Regarding to the controversies about the effect of static stretch
and the importance of the balance control to prevent injuries during sport
activities, this study was designed to investigate the effect of short and long
duration static stretch on the static and dynamic balance indices. Materials
and Methods: 45
young healthy non-athletic females were assigned to one of the three a) 15
seconds static stretch, b) 45 seconds static stretch and c) control groups.
Three set of 15 or 45 seconds static stretch exercise were applied over the
Hamstring, Quadriceps and Gastrocnemius muscles of both lower limbs of the
experimental groups, while no static stretch was applied for the control group.
Before and after the intervention, static and dynamic balance indices
including overall, anterior-posterior and medial-lateral balance indices, were
measured in all groups by Biodex SD machine. Results: Our
findings showed decreased overall, anterior-posterior and medial-lateral
dynamic balance indices in the 45 second stretch group compared to the 15
seconds stretch group (P |
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| Keywords: Muscle Stretching Exercises, Postural Balance, Athletic Injuries, Women |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2012/05/11 | Accepted: 2013/09/4 | Published: 2013/09/4
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