Publication Cover
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 26, 2010 - Issue 4
972
Views
21
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Research Report

The efficacy of two modified proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching techniques in subjects with reduced hamstring muscle length

, PT, MS, , BS, , BA, , BA, , BS & , PT, PhD
Pages 240-250 | Accepted 23 Apr 2009, Published online: 16 Apr 2010

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Read on this site (2)

Débora Wanderley, Andrea Lemos, Eduarda Moretti, Manuella Moraes Monteiro Barbosa Barros, Marcelo Moraes Valença & Daniella Araújo de Oliveira. (2019) Efficacy of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation compared to other stretching modalities in range of motion gain in young healthy adults: A systematic review. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 35:2, pages 109-129.
Read now
Fred Smedes, Marianne Heidmann, Carsten Schäfer, Nicola Fischer & Agnieszka Stępień. (2016) The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation-concept; the state of the evidence, a narrative review. Physical Therapy Reviews 21:1, pages 17-31.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (19)

Akira Saito & Takamasa Mizuno. (2023) Effects of patterned electrical sensory nerve stimulation and static stretching on joint range of motion and passive torque. Frontiers in Neuroscience 17.
Crossref
Wootaek Lim. (2023) Knee extension test for assessing hamstring flexibility. The Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science 30:1, pages 31-40.
Crossref
Ji-eun Choi, Yul-Hee Lee, Dong Yeop Lee, Jae Ho Yu, Jin Seop Kim, Seung Gil Kim & Jiheon Hong. (2022) Immediate Effects of Foam Rolling and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility. The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy 34:3, pages 116-120.
Crossref
Do-young Jung. (2021) Effect of Hamstring Stretching on Pelvic Angle and Biofeedback Pressure during Passive Straight Leg Raising. Journal of Musculoskeletal Science and Technology 5:2, pages 47-53.
Crossref
Ece Mani, Berkiye Kirmizigil & Emine Handan Tüzün. (2021) Effects of two different stretching techniques on proprioception and hamstring flexibility: a pilot study. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research 10:13, pages 987-999.
Crossref
Craig R. Denegar & Justina Gray. (2021) Ipsilateral Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Hamstring Stretching Results in Bilateral Improvements in Flexibility: Study Results and Clinical Application. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training 26:3, pages 121-124.
Crossref
Jongchan Jung & Yijung Chung. (2020) Effects of combining both mobilization and hold-relax technique on the function of post-surgical patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science 9:2, pages 90-97.
Crossref
Oliver Ludwig, Jens Kelm, Annette Hammes, Eduard Schmitt & Michael Fröhlich. (2018) Targeted Athletic Training Improves the Neuromuscular Performance in Terms of Body Posture From Adolescence to Adulthood – Long-Term Study Over 6 Years. Frontiers in Physiology 9.
Crossref
Diulian Muniz Medeiros & Tamara Fenner Martini. (2018) Chronic effect of different types of stretching on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion: Systematic review and meta-analysis. The Foot 34, pages 28-35.
Crossref
Oliver Ludwig, Jens Kelm & Michael Fröhlich. (2017) Effekte einer sportlichen Intervention auf die Haltungsentwicklung vom Jugend- zum Erwachsenenalter. Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology 33:1, pages 65-72.
Crossref
Luis Espejo-Antúnez, Elisa Castro-Valenzuela, Fernando Ribeiro, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello, Anabela Silva & Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla. (2016) Immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with ischemic compression of the masseter muscle on hamstrings extensibility, active mouth opening and pain in athletes with temporomandibular dysfunction. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 20:3, pages 579-587.
Crossref
Hyung Suk Jang, Kwang Ho Cho, Gen Murakami & Baik Hwan Cho. (2015) Topographical relationships of intramuscular nerves and vessels of the motor endplates in the thigh and gluteal regions of human fetuses: an immunohistochemical study. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 38:5, pages 587-596.
Crossref
Nan-Young Kim, Eun-Hye Kim, Hyeon-Ji Kim, Hee-On Kim, Sun-U Park, Seul-Gi Park, Seung-Yong Yu, Ji-Yeon Yu & Hyun-Ok Lee. (2016) The Effectiveness of the Direct and Indirect Contract-Relax Technique in PNF. Journal of the Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association 14:1, pages 7-14.
Crossref
L. Espejo-Antúnez, P.A. López-Miñarro, M. Albornoz-Cabello & E.M. Garrido-Ardila. (2016) Acute effect of electrical muscle elongation and static stretching in hamstring muscle extensibility. Science & Sports 31:1, pages e1-e7.
Crossref
Saurab Sharma, Ganesh Balthillaya, Roopa Rao & Ramakrishnan Mani. (2016) Short term effectiveness of neural sliders and neural tensioners as an adjunct to static stretching of hamstrings on knee extension angle in healthy individuals: A randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy in Sport 17, pages 30-37.
Crossref
Nikos Apostolopoulos, George S. Metsios, Andreas D. Flouris, Yiannis Koutedakis & Matthew A. Wyon. (2015) The relevance of stretch intensity and position—a systematic review. Frontiers in Psychology 6.
Crossref
Denise Ferreira Cesário, Geovânia Barbosa da Silva Mendes, Érica Patrícia Borba Lira Uchôa & Paulo Henrique Altran Veiga. (2014) Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and strength training to gain muscle strength in elderly women. Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia 17:1, pages 67-77.
Crossref
Mary Hellen Morcelli, Júlia Martins Cruz Alves Oliveira & Marcelo Tavella Navega. (2013) Comparação do alongamento estático, balístico e contrair-relaxar nos músculos isquiotibiais. Fisioterapia e Pesquisa 20:3, pages 244-249.
Crossref
Pedro López-Miñarro, José Muyor, Felipe Belmonte & Fernando Alacid. (2012) Acute Effects of Hamstring Stretching on Sagittal Spinal Curvatures and Pelvic Tilt. Journal of Human Kinetics 31:2012, pages 69-78.
Crossref

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.