Chronic effects of static stretching exercises on muscle strength and power in healthy individuals across the lifespan: a systematic review with multi-level meta …
Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …
Foam rolling training effects on range of motion: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background A single foam-rolling exercise can acutely increase the range of motion (ROM)
of a joint. However, to date the adaptational effects of foam-rolling training over several …
of a joint. However, to date the adaptational effects of foam-rolling training over several …
Long‐term static stretching can decrease muscle stiffness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Stretch training increases the range of motion of a joint. However, to date, the mechanisms
behind such a stretching effect are not well understood. An earlier meta‐analysis on several …
behind such a stretching effect are not well understood. An earlier meta‐analysis on several …
Muscle architectural and functional adaptations following 12-weeks of stretching in adolescent female athletes
This study examined the effects of high-volume static stretching training on gastrocnemius
muscle architecture, ankle angle and jump height in 21 female adolescent volleyball …
muscle architecture, ankle angle and jump height in 21 female adolescent volleyball …
Muscle architecture adaptations to static stretching training: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Background Long-term stretching of human skeletal muscles increases joint range of motion
through altered stretch perception and decreased resistance to stretch. There is also some …
through altered stretch perception and decreased resistance to stretch. There is also some …
Comparison between high-and low-intensity static stretching training program on active and passive properties of plantar flexors
M Nakamura, R Yoshida, S Sato, K Yahata… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The purpose of this study was to compare two static stretching (SS) training programs at high-
intensity (HI-SS) and low-intensity (LI-SS) on passive and active properties of the plantar …
intensity (HI-SS) and low-intensity (LI-SS) on passive and active properties of the plantar …
[HTML][HTML] Force transmission and interactions between synergistic muscles
T Finni, H de Brito Fontana, H Maas - Journal of Biomechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
The classical view of muscles as independent motors has been challenged over the past
decades. An alternative view has emerged in which muscles are not isolated but embedded …
decades. An alternative view has emerged in which muscles are not isolated but embedded …
The effects of 12 weeks of static stretch training on the functional, mechanical, and architectural characteristics of the triceps surae muscle–tendon complex
Purpose We investigated the effects of 12 weeks of passive static stretching training (PST)
on force-generating capacity, passive stiffness, muscle architecture of plantarflexor muscles …
on force-generating capacity, passive stiffness, muscle architecture of plantarflexor muscles …
Neurodynamics: is tension contentious?
R Ellis, G Carta, RJ Andrade… - Journal of Manual & …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Tensioning techniqueswere the first neurodynamic techniques used therapeutically in the
management of people with neuropathies. This article aims to provide a balanced evidence …
management of people with neuropathies. This article aims to provide a balanced evidence …
Measuring shear wave velocity in adult skeletal muscle with ultrasound 2-D shear wave elastography: a sco** review
ML Stiver, SA Mirjalili, AMR Agur - Ultrasound in medicine & biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultrasound 2-D shear wave elastography (US 2D-SWE) is a non-invasive, cost-effective tool
for quantifying tissue stiffness. Amidst growing interest in US 2D-SWE for musculoskeletal …
for quantifying tissue stiffness. Amidst growing interest in US 2D-SWE for musculoskeletal …