What’s This Research About?
This study investigates the effects of static and dynamic hamstring stretching and how they impact eccentric peak hamstring torque and athletic performance in healthy men.
TITLE: Chronic Effects of Static and Dynamic Stretching on Hamstrings Eccentric Strength and Functional Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PUBLICATION: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
DATE: 2019
AUTHORS: Germanna M. Barbosa, Gabriel S. Trajano, Glauko A.F. Dantas, Bianca R. Silva, and Wouber H. Brito Vieira
Dynamic stretching: Active movement that takes a muscle through a full range of motion
Eccentric force production: the ability of a muscle to produce force in a lengthened state
Isokinetic dynamometer: An instrument used to measure applied force throughout a joint’s range of motion
ROM: Range of motion. Refers to a joint’s ability to move through its complete range of movement. Passive range of motion is the range of motion that is achieved when an outside force moves the limb and causes movement at the joint; active range of motion is the amount of movement that occurs without an outside force.
Static stretching: Holding a position for a set amount of time
Torque: The amount of energy applied to the joint. Determined by multiplying amount of force applied by force arm