Healthy young adults without musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants perform a static stretching protocol targeting the hamstring muscles. The protocol consists of repeated static stretches held for 30 seconds each, with controlled intensity below the disc
group allocation was revealed only upon arrival at the laboratory. Due to the nature of the interventions, neither participants nor investigators were blinded.
Sponsors
University of Palermo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy young adults 2. =18 years and able to provide written informed consent 3. Physically active (engaging in physical activity at least twice per week) but not competitive athletes 4. Hamstring flexibility =60° on passive straight leg raise at baseline 5. Able to perform study procedures 6. Including static stretching protocols and single-leg drop jumps from a 40-cm box in a laboratory setting
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of musculoskeletal injury or lower limb surgery within the past 6 months 2. Presence of neurological, cardiovascular, or systemic disorders affecting movement or performance 3. Regular participation in structured flexibility or stretching programs (=3 times per week) 4. Current pain or discomfort in the lower limbs or spine 5. Use of medications that could influence muscle tone, balance, or coordination 6. Inability or unwillingness to comply with study procedures or provide informed consent
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Public ContactMarianna Bellafiore
Outcome results
None listed