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How effective is vibration therapy in improving Glenohumeral internal rotation?

In 2016, a study led by W. Steven Tucker and Stephen W. Slone has highlighted the potential benefits of combining proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching with vibration therapy to improve shoulder mobility in athletes suffering from Glenohumeral Internal-Rotation Deficit (GIRD). This condition, commonly affecting overhead athletes, can lead to a reduced range of motion in the shoulder, limiting performance and increasing the risk of injury. … Continue reading How effective is vibration therapy in improving Glenohumeral internal rotation?

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Does submaximal contraction equal maximal results? Exploring contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for hamstring flexibility

In 2004, a randomized controlled trial conducted by J.B. Feland and H.N. Marin investigated the efficacy of submaximal contractions in contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for enhancing hamstring flexibility. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of submaximal contractions with maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs) in improving hamstring flexibility. The trial involved 72 male participants aged 18-27, all of whom demonstrated tight hamstrings, defined … Continue reading Does submaximal contraction equal maximal results? Exploring contract-relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (CRPNF) stretching for hamstring flexibility

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