Comparison of The Acute Effects of Different Stretching Methods on Ankle Joint Range In Healty Older Adults

Static stretching has been the most common stretching method applied to the ankle in healthy older adults, and different protocols have proven to increase ankle range of motion. In this study, the static stretching method was actively applied while standing.

The contract-relax technique was used in the PNF stretching method.

A theraband roller massager (Theraband®, The Hygenic Corporation, Akron, OH) was used for the myofascial relaxation method.