The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of chronic period static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques on flexibility and jumping performance in non-athletic individuals. Randomized trial, two groups PNF (n=45) and Static stretching (n=51). Range of Motion (RoM) values were taken before and after the program to test the vertical and long jump performance and the flexibility of individuals. A standing long jump (also referred to as a broad jump) and vertical jump test were used to measure the power in lower extremities. All subjects completed one of the two stretching protocols. A significant difference was found between the values of pre and post-stretching long board and vertical jumps in the static and PNF stretching group (p=0.001). No statistically significant difference was found between long board (p=0.740) and vertical jumping values (p=0.328) (the post stretching scores minus the pre stretching scores). The results suggest that jumping performances and flexibilities of individuals may be increased as a consequence of regularly and continually performed static and PNF stretching exercises. The study presents different training pogramme to literatüre.
 

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