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A Review Of Stretching Techniques And Their Effects On Exercise, Cassandra M. Bernhart
A Review Of Stretching Techniques And Their Effects On Exercise, Cassandra M. Bernhart
Senior Honors Theses
The role of flexibility in exercise performance is a widely debated topic in the exercise science field. In recent years, there has been a shift in the beliefs regarding traditional benefits and appropriate application of static stretching. Static stretching has previously been proposed to increase exercise performance and reduce the risk of injury, however recent research does not support this belief consistently and may even suggest conflicting viewpoints. Several types of stretching methods have also been promoted including proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, AIS, and dynamic, and ballistic stretching. The role of flexibility in exercise performance continues to be researched …
Incidence And Prevention Of Injury Of The Anterior Cruciate Ligament In Females, Arielle E. Gillie
Incidence And Prevention Of Injury Of The Anterior Cruciate Ligament In Females, Arielle E. Gillie
Senior Honors Theses
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, women are two to eight times more likely to sustain an anterior cruciate ligament injury than men at the same level of performance. This high incidence of women with an ACL injury is thought to be due to a number of gender differences. This study examines the research that has been conducted to determine the reason for the disproportionate incidence of anterior cruciate ligament in female population. The study encompasses anatomical structure of the knee joint, structural differences in the male and female knee, hormonal influences, biomechanical influences, neuromuscular influences, and strategies …