Graduate Program
Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2012
Thesis Director
Mark Kattenbraker
Thesis Committee Member
Brian Pritschet
Thesis Committee Member
John Emmett
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare a single bout of stretching; either static stretching (SS) or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and no stretching (C) on hip range of motion (ROM) after walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Differences among stretching groups, between males and females for all ii subjects combined at baseline and post-test measurements were also investigated. Thirtyfive physically active, non-collegiate athlete volunteers (21 males, 14 females) between the ages of 18-26 were recruited to participate in this study. Descriptive statistics were obtained from each subject as well as exercise history regarding aerobic, resistance and flexibility training frequency and duration. All subjects participated in a five minute treadmill walking warm up, measurement of hip ROM, thirty minutes of walking on the treadmill at a moderate intensity (11-12 on Borg's RPE Scale) (Borg, 1982) followed by a stretching treatment and post-test measurement of hip ROM. The C group did not receive a stretching treatment; the SS group performed four researcher applied passive static stretches held for 30 seconds. The PNF group performed three researcher applied contract-relax stretches with a six second maximal contraction and a passive portion held for 20 seconds.
Recommended Citation
Vacey, Hannah J., "Efficacy of a Single Session of Static Stretching and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Hip Range of Motion After Exercise" (2012). Masters Theses. 976.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/976
