Table 2. Mean ± standard deviation of hamstring extensibility depending on the dance style practiced or non-practiced.
Ballet (n = 70) | Spanish (n = 70) | Modern (n = 70) | Non-dancer group (n = 70) | F and p values | |
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Right PSLR (°) | 155.18 ± 17.71 | 130.01 ± 10.74 | 136.09 ± 19.78 | 87.55 ± 9.11 | F = 110.07; p < 0.001 |
Left PSLR (°) | 152.17 ± 16.84 | 126.10 ± 11.88 | 132.81 ± 18.24 | 89.20 ± 9.69 | F = 97.98; p < 0.001 |
Right ASLR (°) | 123.11 ± 11.61 | 101.71 ± 9.18 | 110.66 ± 16.11 | 72.51 ± 10.91 | F = 95.69; p < 0.001 |
Left ASLR (°) | 118.54 ± 10.73 | 96.42 ± 8.74 | 106.83 ± 13.91 | 73.37 ± 9.49 | F = 94.63; p < 0.001 |
Pelvic tilt SR (°) | 29.35 ± 7.15 | 20.14 ± 7.45 | 24.69 ± 10.19 | −8.35 ± 8.85 | F = 137.48; p < 0.001 |
Distance SR (cm) | 19.02 ± 4.37 | 15.27 ± 3.54 | 17.95 ± 5.14 | −6.42 ± 7.32 | F = 154.82; p < 0.001 |
Pelvic tilt TT (°) | 112.65 ± 6.82 | 104.92 ± 6.75 | 109.01 ± 9.93 | 68.78 ± 10.74 | F = 163.72; p < 0.001 |
Distance TT (cm) | 19.37 ± 4.26 | 15.31 ± 3.28 | 17.91 ± 4.77 | −7.47 ± 7.73 | F = 170.59; p < 0.001 |
Note:
PSLR, passive straight leg raise test; ASLR, active straight leg raise test; SR, sit-and-reach test; TT, toe-touch test.