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- Title
EVALUATION OF STRETCHING EFFICIENCY ON JOINT MOBILITY IN YOUNG HEALTHY ADULTS.
- Authors
Moise, Mihaela; Bahar, Alexandra-Camelia; Patricia-Maria, Crişan-Mălăncrăvean
- Abstract
Background: Joint mobility is a crucial component of physical health and sports performance. Stretching is a commonly method, used for improving joint mobility, yet its effectiveness among young adults is not fully understood.This technique involves the elongation and relaxation of muscles and soft tissues, aiming to increase the range of motion of joints and prevent injuries. Over time, stretching has become an essential component of warm-up and cool-down routines before and after intense physical activity. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of stretching on joint mobility among young adults and to investigate the potential benefits of personalized stretching programs for improving health and physical performance in this age group. Material and methods: Our study included two groups. The experimental group consisted in 14 young healthy adults, who underwent a stretching programme, for 5 weeks, 2 days a week. The control group consisted in 14 young healthy adults who did not underwent any stretching or exercise program. Our research included two assessments: initial and final, through the help of a quiestionnaire and through active range of motion evaluation. Results : Data analysis revealed a significant improvement in joint mobility among the subjects who followed the stretching routine.Better posture and increased sport performance was also observed in the experimental group. Improvement was evident in the range of motion of knee, hip, and shoulder joints, as well as in the flexibility of the major muscle groups involved in movements such as flexion and extension. Conclusions: These findings suggest that regular stretching may be effective in enhancing joint mobility in young adults. Implementation of personalized stretching programs could have significant benefits for health and physical performance in this age group. Future studies could further explore various stretching modalities and their specific impact on joint mobility based on gender, level of physical activity, and other relevant factors.
- Subjects
ROMANIA; PHYSICAL therapy; STRETCH (Physiology); HEALTH status indicators; CLINICAL trials; TREATMENT effectiveness; CONFERENCES &; conventions; BODY movement; RANGE of motion of joints
- Publication
Acta Marisiensis. Seria Medica, 2024, Vol 70, p88
- ISSN
2668-7755
- Publication type
Article