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Hamstring shortening is one of the common musculoskeletal problems that lead to decreased flexibility. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of temporary static and dynamic stretching on flexibility and strength in adults with shortened hamstring. Thirty adults with shortened hamstrings were randomly divided into two groups (static stretching group, dynamic stretching group), and flexibility and strength were measured after temporarily applying static or dynamic stretching for 20 minutes. A stand and reach test was used to measure flexibility, and a digital muscle strength meter was used to measure muscle strength. As a result, flexibility significantly increased within the static stretching group and dynamic stretching group (p<.05), but there was no significant difference between groups (p>.05). Muscle strength increased significantly within the static stretching group and dynamic stretching group (p<.05), but there was no difference between groups (p>.05). Therefore, we suggest that temporary static and dynamic stretching are effective methods in adults with shortened hamstrings.