Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles
Title
Addressing Hamstring Flexibility in Athletes With Lower Back Pain: A Discussion of Commonly Prescribed Stretching Exercises
ISBN or ISSN
1524-1602
Volume
26
Issue
1
Publication Date / Copyright Date
2-2004
First Page
18
DOI Number
10.1519/1533-4295(2004)026<0018:AHFIAW>2.0.CO;2
Abstract
summary: Methods used to achieve hamstring flexibility may require modification in the athlete with discogenic lower back pain. Maintaining a natural lumbar lordosis with an anterior pelvic tilt during stretching facilitates the most efficient flexibility gains and protects the intervertebral disc from undue stress.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
NSUWorks Citation
Kolber, Morey J. and Zepeda, Julie, "Addressing Hamstring Flexibility in Athletes With Lower Back Pain: A Discussion of Commonly Prescribed Stretching Exercises" (2004). Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles. 171.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_facarticles/171
