Category
Sports Performance & Elite Sports
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
Most warm-up routines are performed without the help from coaches or trainers. Warm-up routines often include a stretching component. The purpose of this study was to determine whether self-PNF is comparable to dynamic stretching prior to performing a vertical jump. Twelve participants performed pre- and post-intervention vertical jumps in random order and at least 48 hours apart. Interventions included dynamic stretching, self-PNF and a control. No significant differences (p > 0.05) were found between or pre- versus post-intervention for vertical jump height and peak force. However, there was a slight increase in both measures for post-dynamic stretching and a slight decrease post-self-PNF. Coaches should continue to use dynamic stretching and avoid self-PNF, especially prior to an anaerobic-power event.
Recommended Citation
Wicke, Jason; Pauly, Ashley; Swiechowska, Alicja; and Pocino, Giuliana
(2024)
"DYNAMIC VERSUS SELF-PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION STRETCHING ON VERTICAL JUMP PERFORMANCE,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42:
Iss.
1, Article 216.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/216
