ArticlePeerJ2018
Acute effects of contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of hip abductors and adductors on dynamic balance.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Acute and chronic effects of stretching on balance: a systematic review with multilevel meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Immediate Effects of Abdominal Hypopressive Technique Versus PNF Stretching in Shortened Hamstring Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
- Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on the Ankle's Range of Motion and Postural Stability.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Muscle Stretching: Exploring the Impact of Different Modalities on Maximal Range of Motion and Strength with Practical Recommendations.Sports medicine - open · 2025Review
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- Positional transversal release is effective as stretching on range of movement, performance and balance: a cross-over study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Effects of Short-Term Core Stability Training on Dynamic Balance and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Novice Olympic Weightlifters.Journal of human kinetics · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBalance control has been shown to play a fundamental role both in everyday life and many athletic activities. An important component of balance control is the somatosensory information gained from muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs. The changes in the muscle-tendon unit stiffness could alter the ability to detect and respond promptly to changes of an unstable environment. One of the procedures affecting muscle stiffness is stretching, and contract-relax PNF stretching (CRS) is considered as one of the safest and most effective techniques. So far, there are no studies on the impact of CRS of hip adductor and abductor muscles on body balance. These muscle groups are responsible for maintaining mediolateral balance which is of particular interest, since it is more affected by ageing and disease and since its deterioration has been associated with an increased risk of falling. In light of the above, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a single dose of contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of hip adductors and abductors on mediolateral dynamic balance.
methodsThe study involved 45 healthy individuals (age 19-23 years) assigned to the intervention group (IG) or the control group (CG). Balance testing was carried out before (Pre) and immediately after CRS in the intervention group or after 5-minute rest in the control group (Post). There were performed three repetitions of the CRS targeting the adductor and abductor muscles of the hip.
resultsStatistically significant differences between Pre and Post condition were observed only in the intervention group. The values of all measured variables defining the body's dynamic balance were significantly lower immediately after the applied CRS, which indicates an improved body balance: Global Index (
conclusionsA single dose of contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of the hip adductor and abductor muscles improved mediolateral dynamic balance.
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