Background Physical fitness is a powerful predictor of morbidity and mortality, and is
therefore a useful indicator for public health monitoring. To assess physical fitness, field …

Purpose Identification of the most relevant diagnostic and prognostic factors of physical
examination and imaging of hamstring injuries in (elite) athletes. Methods A literature search …

This study compares the forward reach score, spine and pelvis postures, and hamstring
criterion-related validity (concurrent validity) between the sit-and-reach test (SR) and the …

Background Hamstring tightness is a common condition typically assessed via the active
knee extension (AKE), passive straight leg raise (PSLR), V-sit and reach (VSR), and finger …

A high incidence of limitations in daily functioning is seen in older adults with intellectual
disabilities (ID), along with poor physical fitness levels. The aim of this study was to assess …

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the degree of hamstring muscle extensibility influences
the sagittal spinal curvatures in standing, slumped sitting, and maximal trunk flexion on …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Graston Technique on
hamstring extensibility and pain intensity in patients with nonspecific low back pain.[Subjects …

Abstract Muyor, JM, Vaquero-Cristóbal, R, Alacid, F, and López-Miñarro, PA. Criterion-
related validity of sit-and-reach and toe-touch tests as a measure of hamstring extensibility in …

The percentage of spine misalignment increases during the childhood and adolescence
stages. The Pilates method has been associated with an improvement in the sagittal spine …

Although flexibility field tests are commonly used in research, sport, and school settings,
there is no conclusive evidence about what they actually assess. The first aim of this study …