However, it is important to note that the changes in passive stiffness of the
hamstring muscles after DS persisted for a longer period than did the changes in PT at the onset of pain.
The FF of the
hamstring muscles in the athlete group was apparently less than that of control group (5.5 [+ or -] 1.9% vs.
Passive knee extension test to measure
hamstring muscle tightness.
When the specific area of tightness of
hamstring muscle is located, the further treatment is limited to this target area.
Thus, this case report represents an exclusive possibility of studying the plasticity of a motor program executed during a high-risk movement (sidecutting), from "prior to ACL injury" to "after ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation" and, finally, following specific neuromuscular training targeting the single most important ACL agonist, that is, the medial
hamstring muscle (ST).
Comparison of cyclic and sustained passive stretching using a mechanical device to increase resting length of the
hamstring muscles. Phys Ther.
Bilateral isokinetic peak torque of quadriceps and
hamstring muscles in professional soccer players with dominance on one or both two sides.
Therefore, it is concluded that stretching maneuvers with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation are effective for the flexibility increase of the
hamstring muscles, regardless the frequency used (one; three or six maneuvers).
(8) Hence the aim of present study is to find out the efficacy of sub-occipital muscle inhibition technique in improving flexibility of tight
hamstring muscles.
US can be used to target the collagen-rich tendinous units of the
hamstring muscles because of its ability to penetrate deeper tissues.
* An initial stretching regime of 3x30 seconds, once per day, five days a week for six weeks to the
hamstring muscles, significantly increases knee extension ROM.