Stretching versus strength training in lengthened position in subjects with tight hamstring muscles: A randomized controlled trial
CecÃlia F. Aquino, Sérgio T. Fonseca, Gabriela G.P. Gonçalves, Paula L.P. Silva, Juliana M. Ocarino and Marisa C. Mancini The objective of this study was to compare changes in hamstrings flexibility, peak torque angle and stretch tolerance after two training programs: stretching and strengthening in a lengthened position. Forty-five subjects with tight hamstrings were randomly [...]
Transient effects of stretching exercises on gait parameters of elderly women.
Rodacki AL, Souza RM, Ugrinowitsch C, Cristopoliski F, Fowler NE This study aimed to analyse the effects of a single stretching exercise session on a number of gait parameters in elderly participants in an attempt to determine whether these exercises can influence the risk of fall. A kinematic gait analysis was performed immediately before and [...]
Acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on leg flexor and extensor isokinetic strength in elite women athletes
U. Sekir, R. Arabaci, B. Akova, S. M. Kadagan The aim of this study was to explore the effects of static and dynamic stretching of the leg flexors and extensors on concentric and eccentric peak torque (PT) and electromyography (EMG) amplitude of the leg extensors and flexors in women athletes. Ten elite women athletes completed [...]
The time course of musculotendinous stiffness responses following different durations of passive stretching.
Ryan ED, Beck TW, Herda TJ, Hull HR, Hartman MJ, Costa PB, Defreitas JM, Stout JR, Cramer JT The objective of this study was to examine the acute effects of different durations of passive stretching on the time course of musculotendinous stiffness (MTS) responses in the plantar flexor muscles. Twelve subjects participated in 4 randomly-ordered [...]
Stretching Positions for the Posterior Capsule of the Glenohumeral Joint: Strain Measurement Using Cadaver Specimens
Izumi, T., Aoki, M., Muraki, T., Hidaka, E., Miyamoto, S. This study investigated whether the current shoulder stretching program was sufficient to stretch the entire posterior capsule. Using 8 fresh-frozen cadaver shoulders 8 stretching positions for the posterior capsule were simulated by passive internal rotation. Stretching positions of 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° of elevation [...]
Negative effect of static stretching restored when combined with a sport specific warm-up component
Kristie-Lee Taylor, Jeremy M. Sheppard, Hamilton Lee, Norma Plummer The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the decline in performance normally associated with static stretching pervades when the static stretching is conducted prior to a sport specific warm-up. Thirteen netball players completed two experimental warm-up conditions. Day 1 warm-up involved a submaximal run [...]
Do Practical Durations of Stretching Alter Muscle Strength? A Dose-Response Study.
Ryan, Eric D; Beck, Travis W; Herda, Trent J; Hull, Holly R; Hartman, Michael J; Stout, Jeffery R; Cramer, Joel T The purpose of this study was to examine the time course (immediate, 10, 20, and 30 min) for the acute effects of passive stretching on several different outcome measures for the plantarflexors. Thirteen volunteers [...]
Static stretching impairs sprint performance in collegiate track and field athletes.
Winchester JB, Nelson AG, Landin D, Young MA, Schexnayder IC The purpose of this study was to establish whether the deleterious effects of static stretching (SS) would wash out the performance enhancements obtained from the dynamic warm-up (DW). Eleven males and 11 females, who were athletes of a NCAA Division I track team, performed a [...]
Sprint and vertical jump performances are not affected by six weeks of static hamstring stretching.
Bazett-Jones DM, Gibson MH, McBride JM The purpose of this study was to investigate whether 6 weeks of static hamstring stretching effects range of motion (ROM), sprint, and vertical jump performances in athletes. Twenty-one healthy division III women's track and field athletes were tested for bilateral knee ROM; 55-m sprint time; and vertical jump height [...]
The duration of the inhibitory effects with static stretching on quadriceps peak torque production.
Siatras TA, Mittas VP, Mameletzi DN, Vamvakoudis EA This study was conducted to determine the acute effect of different static stretching durations on quadriceps isometric and isokinetic peak torque production. The 50 participants were randomly allocated into five equivalent sized groups and were asked to perform a stretching exercise of different duration (no stretch, 10-second [...]
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