The Relationship between Stretching and Muscle Stimulation Exercises and the Hamstring Muscles among Football Players

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Published: Mar 15, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55998/jsrse.v36i2.1314
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Stretching Exercises Muscle Stimulation Hamstring Muscles Football

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Noor Abdul Qader Abdul Sattar
Diyala University

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  The present study aimed to examine the role of stretching and neuromuscular stimulation exercises in improving hamstring function among football players. The researcher adopted the experimental method using a one-group design, as it was appropriate to the nature of the research problem. The research sample consisted of (23) players from Al-Muqdadiya Football Club during the 2023 sports season. The main conclusions indicated that regular practice of stretching exercises contributed to increasing knee range of motion and reducing the risk of injuries. The researcher recommended incorporating stretching and neuromuscular stimulation exercises into periodic training programs for football players.


 

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Abdul Qader Abdul Sattar, N. . . (2026). The Relationship between Stretching and Muscle Stimulation Exercises and the Hamstring Muscles among Football Players. Journal of Studies and Researches of Sport Education, 36(2), 323–334. https://doi.org/10.55998/jsrse.v36i2.1314
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