The Acute Effects of Different Stretching Exercises on Jump Performance

• DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e318212dac0
• Publication Date: 2011-10-12T08:28:14Z
• Authors: Laura Pacheco; Ramon Balius; Luisa Aliste; Montse Pujol; Carles Pedret
• Keywords: Static stretching; Passive stretching; Proprioception; Vertical jump

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the short-term effects different stretching exercises during warm-up period on lower limbs. A controlled, crossover clinical involving 49 volunteers (14 women and 35 men; mean age: 20.4 years) enrolled in a "physical sporting activities monitor" program. explosive force assessed using Bosco test. protocol as follows: test involved (pre) jump test, general warm-up, intervention (post) Each volunteer subjected each 5 interventions (no [NS] stretching: static passive [P]; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation [PNF] techniques; active tension [PT]; [AT]) random order. used assess squat jump, countermovement (CMJ), elasticity index (EI), drop jump. An intragroup statistical analysis performed before after compare differences between exercises. intergroup also performed. Significant (p < 0.05) were found all variables for "P," "PNF," "TA" analysis, with value being higher postjump Only "P" showed significant difference = 0.046) "EI," postvalue lower. Likewise, observed "CMJ" measurements especially "NS" "AT," "PT," value, particularly that stretching. results suggest AT can be recommended disciplines.