Flexibility: An Optimal Range to Minimize Injury Risk
Description
Stretching and flexibility are important components of athletic performance and general fitness. Though many individuals and athletic professionals take into account flexibility, the concept that a certain range of joint motion places one at an increased risk of injury has not been fully explored. This paper seeks to review the research on hip, shoulder, ankle, and spine ranges of motion that increase risk of injury to an athlete, it seeks to provide information on the best way to increase flexibility and range of motion. While this paper provides an insight as to what these potential ranges are, the overall research in the area is lacking and further research is suggested.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2016-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Griffen, Betsy Ellen
- Thesis director: Feser, Erin
- Committee member: Kurka, Jonathan
- Contributor (ctb): School of Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Contributor (ctb): Department of Psychology
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College