Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2007

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Graves, B. Sue

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine and compare the effects of different durations of stretching on balance. Female subjects (n=23) had their balance assessed before and after two stretching interventions and a control condition on three separate days, at least 48 hours apart. The quadriceps, hamstrings, and plantar flexors were stretched after a warm-up and repeated three times. In one stretching protocol, the positions were maintained for 45 seconds, while in the other stretching protocol, the positions were held for 15 seconds. The 15- second condition produced a significant improvement in the OSI scores (p < 0.05). However, repeated measures ANOVA revealed no significant differences between groups (p = 0.08). These results suggest a stretching protocol with 45-second hold durations does not adversely affect postural stability when using the current stabilometry testing procedure.

Extent

90 p.

Comments

College of Education|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.|College of Education

Identifier

FA00000629

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