COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF DYNAMIC STRETCHING VERSUS SLOW-REVERSIBLE PNF TECHNIQUE ON HIP FLEXIBILITY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

Background of the study: Flexibility is a very important duty and performance of human in order to achieve successfully his/her skills and abilities in a wide range of conditions. Hip flexibility currently accounts for 13% of the global population and are predicted to account for 21 % by 2050. The objective of the study is to compare the effect of Dynamic stretching versus Slow-Reversible PNF technique on Hip flexibility among the young adults. Methodology: The study was an experimental design, comparative and pre-post type. The study setting is at A.C.S medical college and hospital (University students) with sample size of 30 subjects based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study duration was about 12 weeks. The inclusion criteria are both male and females, age group between 18 - 25 years of. The exclusion criteria are History of musculoskeletal injury, Recent fracture, Pathology of pelvis, hip and knee, Any surgery of low back, hip and knee in normal adults. Materials Used for the study were Universal Goniometer, Thomas test, Pen and paper. Outcome Measures of the study are Hip flexibility, Posture, Increase ROM. Measurement Tools for the study were Goniometer, Plumb line method. Result: On comparing pre-test and post-test within Group A & Group B on ROM score. shows highly significant with mean difference 4.933 over 1.867 respectively. Conclusion: The present study concluded that the slow reversible PNF technique considerable to be more effective than Dynamic stretching group on hip flexibility among young adults.