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The Effects Of Three Stretching Techniques On Flexibility, Mark Edward Wortman
The Effects Of Three Stretching Techniques On Flexibility, Mark Edward Wortman
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According to deVries (11), flexibility is defined as the range of possible movement in a joint or series of joints. The assessment of flexibility is a concern for both physical education and. the medical professions·. Apparently, an adequate amount of flexibility is essential for rehabilitation from injury,.prevention of injury and superior athletic performance (2, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 25, 31, 37, 43, 45). Presently, three stretching techniques are available: 1) static or slow sustained; 2) ballistic or bounce; 3) pro-prioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). However, there appears to be no uniform agreement as to the best technique for …