Purpose Muscle, tendon, and muscle–tendon unit (MTU) stiffness as well as passive peak
torque (PPT) or delayed stretching pain sensation are typical explanatory approaches for …

Objective Stretching is performed with numerous purposes in multiple settings such as
prevention, rehabilitation, fitness training and sports. Its patterns of use substantially depend …

Participating in sports has been shown to promote overall wellness and, at the same time,
reduce health risks. As more people are participating in sports, competitions have increased …

Background Stretching exercises have effects on local and widespread pain sensitivity. A
dose–response relationship may exist between the analgesic effect and the intensity of …

Fibromyalgia is one of the most prevalent chronic pain disorders. Fibromyalgia is
characterised by generalised pain. In addition, patients with fibromyalgia often have co …

Whereas prolonged static stretching (SS:> 60-seconds per muscle) can increase range of
motion (ROM) for up to 2-hours, it can also decrease maximal voluntary isometric contraction …

Introducation This study aimed to clarify whether or not the prolonged effect of a 180-s static
stretching (SS) exercise could be maintained for a longer period by performing an additional …

This study aimed to compare the acute effects of static stretching (SS) and proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on hamstrings flexibility and shear modulus …

Over the last approximately 20 years, research has reported on performance impairments
following prolonged durations of static stretching. This has led to a paradigm shift towards …

The mechanisms underlying range of motion enhancements via flexibility training discussed
in the literature show high heterogeneity in research methodology and study findings. In …