Hamstring extensibility differences among elite adolescent and young dancers of different dance styles and non-dancers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hamstrings have been analyzed extensively due to their tendency to shorten and their effect in the lumbo-pelvic dynamics and the sagittal position of the spine in trunk flexion with extended knees positions. It has been demonstrated that practicing a certain sport results in long-term changes in hamstring extensibility. Despite this, adequate extensibility of the hamstring musculature is essential for the dancer's performance. Several studies have found differences in the extensibility of the hamstrings depending on the dance style, but none have compared ballet, Spanish dance and modern dance. The purpose of the present research was to analyze the differences in hamstring extensibility among professional dance students based on dance style practiced and non-dancers.

SUBMITTER: Vaquero-Cristobal R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7258889 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature