1Intern, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharahstra, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharahstra, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Prasannajeet Pramod Nikam Assistant Professor, Krishna college of Physiotherapy. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharahstra, India-415110 Contact No. 8830837626, e-mail: prasannastaarc@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
To find the effect of dynamic stretching warm-up protocol on hamstring flexibility in roller-skaters.
Subjects fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. After taking consent from parents, the skaters were assessed for their hamstring flexibility using the sit and reach test and 90–90 Straight Leg Raise (SLR). The skaters were then asked to perform set of 8 stretching exercises daily for 4 weeks. Prior to exercise the skaters had to do warm-up and post stretching, cool down. The entire protocol was supposed to be performed before their practice. After 4 weeks, post assessment was taken for their flexibility using the 90–90 SLR and the sit and reach test. Statistical analysis was done using the unpaired t test.
The statistical analysis showed considerable extremely significant improvement in 90–90 SLR and Sit and reach test with p value <0.0001
The above study concluded that dynamic stretching warm-up had significant improvement on flexibility of hamstring muscles, both clinically and statistically.
Dynamic stretching, flexibility, hamstrings, sit and reach test, 90–90 SLR
