Effect of Static Stretching On Vertical Jump Performance on Apparently Healthy Subjects

Abstract

With an idea to determine the effectiveness of static stretching on vertical jump performance on apparently healthy subjects, hundred male subjects on the age of 18 to 25 years in the Division of PM&R, RMMC&H, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar were selected for this study. Only the subjects with normal body mass index values were included. The subjects were assessed for their vertical jump performance by vertical jump test. Then static stretching was given for quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles of both limbs. Immediately participants were assessed for their post stretching vertical jump performances. The values of pre-stretching and post stretching vertical jump performances were statistically analyzed. There was a statistical significance between pre and post values of passive static stretching and vertical jump performance. There was an increased vertical jump performance when passive static stretching applied. It may be concluded that passive static stretching can be beneficial to improve vertical jump performance while performing explosive type activities.