Effect of Foam Rolling vs. PNF stretching on hamstring flexibility among female teenage netball athletes

This study evaluates the acute effects of foam rolling versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on hamstring flexibility in female teenage netball athletes. Given the importance of flexibility for explosive performance and injury prevention, twenty participants (aged 13–17) underwent standardized protocols for either foam rolling or towel-assisted PNF stretching to compare their immediate impacts. Using the stand and reach test as a primary measure, the research seeks to establish evidence-based warm-up and rehabilitation strategies specifically tailored to the physiological needs of youth netball players.