Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles
Addressing Hamstring Flexibility in Athletes With Lower Back Pain: A Discussion of Commonly Prescribed Stretching Exercises
Publication Title
Strength and Conditioning Journal
ISSN
1524-1602
Publication Date
2-2004
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.
DOI
10.1519/1533-4295(2004)026<0018:AHFIAW>2.0.CO;2
Volume
26
Issue
1
First Page
18
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
