Table 2.
Summary of Static Stretching ROM and MVC Means and Standard Deviations (SD).
| Dependent Variable (units) | Passive SS | Active SS | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROM (degrees) | |||
| Pre-test mean (SD) | 53.8 (4.9) | 53.8 (4.1) | 53.7 (4.8) |
| Post-test mean (SD) | 54.8 (4.8) | 54.9 (4.3) | 54.3 (4.8) |
| Mean gain (SD) | 1.0 (1.9)* | 1.2 (1.5)* | 0.6 (1.4)* |
| MVC (kg) | |||
| Pre-test mean (SD) | 23.5 (7.0) | 23.2 (6.9) | 23.1 (7.0) |
| Post-test mean (SD) | 24.3 (7.4) | 23.5 (7.2) | 24.1 (7.2) |
| Mean gain (SD) | 0.8 (2.2)* | 0.3 (1.9) | 1.0 (2.5)* |
*
Indicates mean changes that were statistically significant over time. (p < 0.05)