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 …

Objectives Current research suggests static stretch-induced maximal strength increases and
muscle hypertrophy with potential to substitute resistance-training routines. However, most …

Recent research showed significant stretch-mediated maximum strength increases when
performing stretching between 5 to 120 minutes per day with the calf muscle. However …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 4 weeks of soleus stretching on
ankle flexibility and dynamic balance, as well as selected monitoring and performance tests …

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 …

Background Increases in maximal strength and muscle volume represent central aims of
training interventions. Recent research suggested that the chronic application of stretch may …

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 …

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