Abstract:

The aim of this study is to study the relationship between the Y Balance Test (YBT) length distances and hamstring flexibility. The study included 25 healthy women (34.5 ± 7.82) and 7 men (37.3 ± 6.13), who were recreationally active. Each participant’s age, size, weight and leg lengths were measured. Hamstring flexibility was measured by sitting-long test. The Y BalanceTest platform measured the distances of the participants in 3 directions: anterior (ANT), posteromedial (PM) and posteriolateral (PM). The normalized values were achieved according to the leg length values for each direction (ANT, PM and PL) of the average points obtained and the total score (TOP) was calculated by taking the average of the ANT, PM and PL points. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to study the relationship between the normalized stretch points and hamstring flexibility in the Y balance test. As a result, there was no meaningful relationship between the extension distances of YBT and the hamstring flexibility values of participants.

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