This study investigated the repetition-dependent acute effect of stretching on range of motion (ROM) during common ROM tests. Twenty-two healthy sports students performed 20 repetitions of five ROM tests. Significant flexibility gains were observed in seven out of eight tests, with a gradual decline in ROM gain after multiple repetitions. A non-linear regression indicated plateau formation, suggesting that the acute effect described in stretching literature also applies to ROM tests. Practitioners should consider this when applying ROM assessments.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Dec 10, 2020
Authors
F. Holzgreve, C. Maurer-Grubinger, J. Isaak, P. Kokott, M. Mörl-Kreitschmann, L. Polte, A. Solimann, L. Wessler, N. Filmann, A. van Mark, L. Maltry, D. A. Groneberg, D. Ohlendorf
Tags
stretching
range of motion
flexibility
repetitions
sports science
acute effect
non-linear regression
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