Effect of Self - Stretching Exercises on Hamstring Muscles Flexibility using Active Knee Extension in Bharatanatyam Dancers

Shaik. Ghouse Basha, Juturu Pavithra, Dr. K Senthil Kumar, Dr. K. Madhavi

Abstract: Aim: This study was designed to know the effects of self - stretching exercises on hamstring muscle flexibility using active knee extension in Bharatanatyam dancers. Method: A total of 30 Bharatanatyam dancers were taken. And each subjects hamstring tightness were measured by using active knee extension test, and we trained Bharatanatyam dancers with self stretching exercises protocol for 3 weeks. And after 3 weeks hamstring tightness were measured using active knee extension. Results: The study concluded that after 3 weeks of self stretching exercises protocol, hamstring flexibility in Bharatanatyam dancers was increased. Conclusion: The results of this study concluded that self - stretching exercises were very useful to improve flexibility in hamstring muscle in Bharatanatyam dancers.

Keywords: Hamstring muscles flexibility, Self stretching exercises, Active knee extension test, Bharatanatyam dancers

How to Cite?: Shaik. Ghouse Basha, Juturu Pavithra, Dr. K Senthil Kumar, Dr. K. Madhavi, "Effect of Self - Stretching Exercises on Hamstring Muscles Flexibility using Active Knee Extension in Bharatanatyam Dancers", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 516-519, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24911134000, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24911134000