Ankle range of motion and vertical jump height are not affected by six weeks of static Gastrocnemius stretching
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Hall, Ashley C., Amber M. Russell, and Jerod A. Sharp (2010). Ankle range of motion and vertical jump height are not affected by six weeks of static Gastrocnemius stretching. -- In Proceedings: 6th Annual Symposium: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p. 115-116
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The purpose of our research study was to examine the effects of a 6 week chronic static stretching program on gastrocnemius flexibility and vertical jump height. Twenty-five students participated in this study. Subjects were tested for bilateral ankle ROM and vertical jump height at 0, 3, and 6 weeks. The protocol consisted of four stretches, for five repetitions, done once a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. The results showed that there was no significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) in ROM and vertical jump heights between the beginning and end of the 6 week stretching program. No significant correlations were found between change in ankle ROM and change in vertical jump height.
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Research completed at the Department of Physical Therapy, College of health Professions