Exploring Shank Circumference by Stretching after Training among Volleyball Players

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Chun-Ju Yang¹  Wei-Chen Hsu¹  Fang-Min Tsai¹  Yi-Lang Chen¹  Ting-Yo Yei¹ 

[1] Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei 24301, Taiwan;

关键词: stretching;    shank circumference reduction;    intervention time;    subjective discomfort;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph18168849

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This preliminary study examined the effects of a stretching intervention after training and its duration (15 vs. 30 min) on participants’ shank circumference (SC) reduction and subjective discomfort score. Ten male volleyball players underwent a routine 3 h training. A two-way analysis of variance revealed that the stretching intervention had significant effects on SC reduction (p < 0.01) and subjective discomfort scores (p < 0.001). Stretching after training could help eliminate shank strain, and a slighter discomfort in shanks when stretching was also seen (score, 20.1/100). An independent-samples t test revealed a significantly higher SC reduction (p < 0.01) with 30 min of stretching (5.6 mm) than with 15 min of stretching (2.7 mm); both stretching durations reduced SC significantly more than the no-stretching condition did. The findings of this study can serve as a reference for volleyball players to alleviate shank strain after daily routine training.

【 授权许可】

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