Muscle stretching changes neuromuscular function involved in ankle stability
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Physiotherapy Theory and Practice"
DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1548046
Abstract: ABSTRACT It has been postulated that the mechanical and neurophysiological effects induced by stretching decrease maximal muscle strength and power. Additionally, the reduction in neural input and muscle stiffness can affect the joint stabilization process.… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; peroneus; muscle stretching; function involved ... See more keywords
Acute muscle stretching and the ability to maintain posture in females with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation"
DOI: 10.3233/bmr-181175
Abstract: BACKGROUND Physiotherapy scoliosis specific exercises include exercises to attain and maintain proper posture, as well as flexibility movements such as stretching. OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of prior muscle stretching on the performance of posture… read more here.
Keywords: ability; scoliosis; muscle stretching; females adolescent ... See more keywords
Fascial or Muscle Stretching? A Narrative Review
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Applied Sciences"
DOI: 10.3390/app11010307
Abstract: Stretching exercises are integral part of the rehabilitation and sport. Despite this, the mechanism behind its proposed effect remains ambiguous. It is assumed that flexibility increases, e.g., action on muscle and tendon, respectively, but this… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; muscle; muscle stretching; stretching narrative ... See more keywords