EFFECTS OF PNF STRETCHING ON QUADRICEPS MUSCLE FLEXIBILITYAMONG YOUNG FEMALES.

*Manjula S. and Dr. P. Senthil Selvam

ABSTRACT

Background: Various lines of treatment regimes were discussed earlier to deal with the quadriceps flexibility. One among that is PNF stretching, which is effective in flexibility of quadriceps among young females. Aim & Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of PNF stretching on quadriceps flexibility among young females. Methodology: This study is an experimental study consisting of 30 samples ranging between the age group of 18 to 25 years. They are divided into group A [control group]and group B[experimental group], group A consisting of 15 samples, and group B consisting of 15samples.Group A performed stretching and Group B performed PNF stretching for 5 times a week for 6 weeks with four repetitions per session with relaxation period of 15 seconds and stretch period of 15 seconds. Outcome Measure: ROM. Tool Required: Goniometer. Result: The pre and post test values scores were analyzed in finding out the effectiveness of PNF stretching on quadriceps flexibility among young females. Conclusion: This study concluded that PNF stretching on quadriceps flexibility among young females is effective.

Keywords: Flexibility, Stretching, Proprioceptive neuromuscular, Facilitation[PNF], Quadriceps, tightness, Range of motion, Goniometer.