Keywords
flexibility
hamstring
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Abstract
Objective: Identify through scientific evidence which stretching method is most effective to promote hamstring flexibility. Methods: A systematic literature review of the last 10 years was carried out in the databases of PubMed, LILACS, Scielo, PEDro and MedLine platforms. Results: After searching the databases, 196 studies were found on the platforms studied. Eleven studies were included for the synthesis of the study, which included individuals of both sexes aged between 18 and 60 years. According to the methodological quality assessment, 9 studies presented scores above 6 points, considered as having great potential for evidence. Final consideration: Although it was not possible to perform a completely conclusive comparison due to the various limitations, it was observed that all stretching was able to develop flexibility in the hamstrings, however the FNP elongations prevailed being more effective, developing greater gains in hamstring flexibility.
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