The Acute Effect of Static Stretching Applied to Different Muscle Groups of the Lower Extremity on Sprint Running

Zeliha Başkurt, Sabriye Ercan, Ferdi Başkurt, Tuba İnce Parpucu
2017 IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education  
Stretching is a conventional method applied by athletes to reach the maximum performance at the warm-up stage and to protect them from injuries. Although it is frequently applied by athletes, there is no consensus on the acute effects of stretching exercises on the performance. The aim of this study is to examine the acute effect of static stretching applied to quadriceps and/or hamstring muscle groups on sprint running. 45 males (
doi:10.9790/6737-04022832 fatcat:u5lvrp6dijd2tcuuzj6k7vbjpa