The main findings of this study were 1) women had lower passive stiffness through a common range of motion, better stretch tolerance (lower VAS scores), and greater hamstring extensibility compared to ...

1 Demiroğlu Bilim University Medical Faculty Florence Nightingale Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul, Turkey 2 Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital Physical Therapy and ...

Hamstring flexibility plays a critical role in the mechanics of the lumbopelvic region and the development, persistence and management of low back pain. Tight or shortened hamstrings limit hip flexion ...

Background Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and percussion massagers are myofascial release techniques that have shown acute and residual effects for improving lower extremity ROM.

Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you can move or stretch a part of your body, such as a joint or a muscle. It’s different for each of us. For example, some people can do complete splits, but ...