Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial
[Objective] To assess and compare the immediate impact of muscle energy technique (MET) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on calf muscle flexibility in recreational athletes. [Method] A total 30 individuals participating in recreational activities were divided into two g...
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| description | [Objective] To assess and compare the immediate impact of muscle energy technique (MET) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on calf muscle flexibility in recreational athletes. [Method] A total 30 individuals participating in recreational activities were divided into two groups: Group A, which followed the MET protocol, and Group B which followed the PNF protocol. The range of motion (ROM) of ankle dorsiflexion was evaluated before and after the intervention. [Results] Analysis of data was conducted using non-parametric testing. The data within the group was examined using Wilcoxon signed rank test. The data was compared between group with Mann Whitney U test. The outcome was determined to be statistically significant (p value 0.001) for every group. Inter group analysis revealed a p value <0.05, indicating a substantial disparity in the effects of the two therapies. [Conclusion] In conclusion, both MET and PNF stretching techniques have an immediate impact on the flexibility calf muscle. However, MET has been demonstrated to be more efficient than PNF stretching in enhancing flexibility of the calf muscle. |
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| spelling | intimal-19512025-07-30T07:31:54Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1951/ Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial Bhavika P., Gohel R., Kamalakannan Kamesh, C. Vinosh Kumar, Purushothaman Q Science (General) QP Physiology RC1200 Sports Medicine [Objective] To assess and compare the immediate impact of muscle energy technique (MET) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on calf muscle flexibility in recreational athletes. [Method] A total 30 individuals participating in recreational activities were divided into two groups: Group A, which followed the MET protocol, and Group B which followed the PNF protocol. The range of motion (ROM) of ankle dorsiflexion was evaluated before and after the intervention. [Results] Analysis of data was conducted using non-parametric testing. The data within the group was examined using Wilcoxon signed rank test. The data was compared between group with Mann Whitney U test. The outcome was determined to be statistically significant (p value 0.001) for every group. Inter group analysis revealed a p value <0.05, indicating a substantial disparity in the effects of the two therapies. [Conclusion] In conclusion, both MET and PNF stretching techniques have an immediate impact on the flexibility calf muscle. However, MET has been demonstrated to be more efficient than PNF stretching in enhancing flexibility of the calf muscle. INTI International University 2024-07 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1951/1/494 text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1951/2/ij2024_19r.pdf Bhavika P., Gohel and R., Kamalakannan and Kamesh, C. and Vinosh Kumar, Purushothaman (2024) Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial. INTI JOURNAL, 2024 (19). pp. 1-6. ISSN e2600-7320 https://intijournal.intimal.edu.my |
| spellingShingle | Q Science (General) QP Physiology RC1200 Sports Medicine Bhavika P., Gohel R., Kamalakannan Kamesh, C. Vinosh Kumar, Purushothaman Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title | Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_full | Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_fullStr | Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_short | Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Calf Muscle Flexibility Among University Level Recreational Athletes – A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_sort | immediate effect of muscle energy technique and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on calf muscle flexibility among university level recreational athletes – a randomized clinical trial |
| topic | Q Science (General) QP Physiology RC1200 Sports Medicine |
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