Background Although it is known that resistance training can be as effective as stretch
training to increase joint range of motion, to date no comprehensive meta-analysis has …

Background Acute improvement in range of motion (ROM) is a widely reported effect of
stretching and foam rolling, which is commonly explained by changes in pain threshold …

Shear-wave elastography is a method that is increasingly used to assess muscle stiffness in
clinical practice and human health research. Recently, shear-wave elastography has been …

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

Purpose Hamstring injuries in soccer reportedly increase towards the end of the matches'
halves as well as with increased match frequency in combination with short rest periods …

Purpose Most athletes experience short-term training cessation because of illness, injury,
post-season vacation, or other reasons. Passive muscle stiffness is a potential risk factor for …

The effects obtained from resistance training depend on the exercise range of motion (ROM)
performed. We aimed to examine the acute effects of different exercise ROM resistance …

Objective This study aimed:(i) to investigate the impact of fatigue, triggered by maximal
isometric contraction exercises, on the active and passive stiffness of plantar flexors (PF) …

Objectives: The objective is to compare stiffness changes around the shoulder muscles
between pitchers and position players after throwing overhead using shear wave …

Purpose A previous study revealed that resistance exercise with eccentric contraction and a
wide range of motion (ROM) can acutely decrease muscle stiffness of a specific muscle. To …