PNF Stretching Compared to SMR on Hamstrings

Effects of Hamstrings Flexibility After Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Compared to Self-myofascial Release: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The use of stretching techniques in the sports world is frequent and widely used for its many effects. One of the main benefits is the gain in flexibility, range of motion and facilitation of the sporting performance. Recently the use of self-myofascial release (SMR) has spread in sports practice both at elite and recreational level for its benefits being similar to those observed in stretching. The objective of the following study is to compare the results of the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching with SMR on the hamstring muscle flexibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

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Exclusion Criteria:

• hypermobility
• hamstring injury in the previous 6 months
• diagnosed orthopedic problems
• surgery in the lower limbs
• back pain
• spine surgery
• systemic or neurological disorders.