The Validity of the Sit-and-Reach Test and the Modified Sit-and-Reach Test in Middle-Aged to Older Men and Women

Lemmink, Koen; Kemper, Han C. G.; Greef, M.H.G. de; Rispens, P.; Stevens, Martin

doi:10.1080/02701367.2003.10609099

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“…We used the SRT to measure hamstring flexibility. In previous studies, SRT was reportedly correlated with lumbar spine flexibility; based on studies [27,29] suggesting that pelvic angle measurement was able to assess hamstring flexibility, we measured AROM and PROM of the hip joint using the SLR test position. When self-MFR was applied to the suboccipital, hamstring, and plantar regions, SRT and hip joint AROM and PROM showed significant improvements.…”

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“…In the SRT, subjects take a long sitting position with bare feet on a firm and even surface; the ankles are placed together at 90° of dorsiflexion in a standard sit and reach box (30.5 cm); the hands are placed alongside the legs; the subject slowly bends forward along a ruler to the maximum extent possible without low back pain. The maximum bent-forward position is maintained for 2 seconds [27]. At the same time, based on a medial-lateral axis passing through the femoral head, the pelvis should rotate forward on the femur, and the neck and lower back should also bend forward [28].…”

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“…Of these, 30 consented to the study after learning the purpose, significance, and methodology. Among the 30 participants, those scoring less than 4 points of 9 points on the Beighton score were selected [27] for this study. The Beighton score evaluates hypermobility of selected joints.…”

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Immediate effect of self-myofascial release on hamstring flexibility

Jung¹,

Choi²,

Lee

et al. 2017

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Objective: This study aimed to identify the area with greatest effect using self-myofascial release technique (self-MFR) in the hamstring, suboccipital, and plantar regions. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Twenty-two adult subjects were evaluated for flexibility and hamstring pain threshold after self-MFR. Based on the superficial back line, the self-MFR application areas were the suboccipital region, hamstring, and plantar regions. Self-MFR was applied to each area using a wooden pole for a total of 4 minutes. Self-MFR was applied for 3 days at the same time of day, which was randomly assigned for each subject. Treatment was applied to one area each day. The sit and reach test (SRT), active range of motion (AROM), and passive ROM (PROM) were used to determine changes in flexibility, and an algometer was used to determine pain threshold. Pre/post-self-MFR effectiveness was tested using a paired t-test. Repeated measurement was used to compare self-MFR effects in the suboccipital, hamstring, and plantar regions. Results: When the self-MFR technique was applied to the 3 areas, the SRT showed significant improvement over baseline (p<0.05). Bilateral AROM and PROM showed significant improvements (p<0.05). When the self-MFR technique was applied to the hamstring, the semimembranosus showed a significant change in pain threshold (p<0.05). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that indirect application based on the Anatomy Trains could be effective for those who need to improve muscle flexibility. Moreover, self-MFR easily alleviates myofascial pain while maintaining flexibility, and can be performed at any time and place.

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Immediate effect of self-myofascial release on hamstring flexibility

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Lee

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“…A distância percorrida em 6 min foi registrada. O teste de sentar e alcançar modificado foi utilizado para medida da flexibilidade da coluna lombar e da articulação do quadril 15 .…”

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Influência do nível de atividade física sobre a aptidão física e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em idosos portadores ou não de diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Sañudo¹,

Alfonso-Rosa²,

Pozo-Cruz³

et al. 2013

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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RESuMoIntrodução: O exercício físico é considerado um dos componentes para melhoria das condições de saúde em diabéticos tipo 2. Além disso, alguns estudos têm sugerido que níveis mais elevados de aptidão física também podem melhorar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS). No entanto, não existem estudos publicados que sejam especificamente concebidos para examinar esta relação. Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito do nível de atividade física sobre a aptidão física e QVRS e determinar se existem diferenças quando indivíduos com e sem diabetes mellitus tipo 2 são comparados. Método: Cinquenta e quatro participantes com diabetes tipo 2 e 54 participantes pareados por idade sem diabetes foram voluntários para participar deste estudo. A aptidão física (teste de levantar da cadeira de 30 segundos, teste de caminhada de seis minutos e teste de sentar e alcançar) e QVRS (VC-36) foram avaliadas. Resultados: Os participantes com diabetes tipo 2 apresentaram menores escores médios para o teste de sentar e alcançar e uma maior pontuação em relação ao escore do componente mental do que os controles. Quando os dois grupos foram classificados quanto ao nível de atividade física, foram encontradas diferenças significativas em relação a função social, saúde mental, saúde geral e vitalidade, entre os pacientes insuficiente e minimamente ativos. Conclusão: Os participantes com maiores níveis de prática de atividade física também relataram melhor aptidão física, a qual, juntamente com as melhorias na QVRS, pode ter implicações clínicas na prevenção e tratamento do diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Palavras

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“…There are a range of various methods for testing the flexibility of various muscle groups. However, the sit-and-reach test has been seen to assess the flexibility of multiple muscle groups simultaneously and therefore could be seen as a more suitable test when only one flexibility Cliodhna Sargent et al, The development and optimisation of a quantitative physical fitness scoring system... test is being used [14,15]. Flexibility was measured using a sit and reach box.…”

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