The article presents a study that compares active and passive stretching techniques to identify the stretching technique to produce and maintain the best result in hamstring flexibility. The study conducted a randomized controlled trial among 65 volunteers who were divided into 2 groups that underwent active stretching exercises and passive stretching exercises. Results infer that active stretching technique can produce the greater gain in active knee extension range of motion (AKER) test.
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