The Effect of Diathermy and Stretch on the Flexibility of the Hamstring in a Population of 48.4 + 12.3 Years

Authors

Sheldon Knight, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brent Feland, Brigham Young University

Keywords

diathermy, stretch, flexibility, hamstring

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

Abstract

Many studies have compared the different variable of stretching: duration of stretch, intensity of stretch, method, frequency, and modalities with stretch (i.e. heat and or cold). Stretching has been shown to improve flexibility, or increase range of motion, injury prevention, enhance muscle performance, promotion of healing, and possibly decreased symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness, and improved running economy. Modalities—heat and or cold—combined with stretch have provided varied results with flexibility. Heat with stretching may or may not provide adequate results. In some studies, cold with stretch was found to be more beneficial than heat with stretch. Few studies have determined the effect of diathermy and static stretch on increasing hamstring flexibility.

Recommended Citation

Knight, Sheldon and Feland, Dr. Brent (2013) "The Effect of Diathermy and Stretch on the Flexibility of the Hamstring in a Population of 48.4 + 12.3 Years," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1134.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1134