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Muscle Stretching Exercises - Methods
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Definition of 'Muscle Stretching Exercises'Exercises that stretch the muscle fibers with the aim to increase muscle-tendon FLEXIBILITY, improve RANGE OF MOTION or musculoskeletal function, and prevent injuries. There are various types of stretching techniques including active, passive (relaxed), static, dynamic (gentle), ballistic (forced), isometric, and others. Common names: Muscle Stretching Exercises; Exercise, Muscle Stretching; Exercises, Muscle Stretching; Muscle Stretching Exercise; Ballistic Stretching; Stretching, Ballistic; Passive Stretching; Stretching, Passive; Relaxed Stretching; Stretching, Relaxed; Static-Passive Stretching; Static Passive Stretching |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Determining the minimum number of passive stretches necessary to alter musculotendinous stiffness.
29 Jun 2009 
In this study, we examined the minimum number of constant-torque passive stretches necessary to reduce musculotendinous stiffness. Thirteen healthy individuals (mean age 22 years, s = 3; stature 1.67 m, s = 0.1; mass 66 kg, s = 13 kg) volunteered to ... Read more...
Efficacy of neck stabilization exercises for neck pain: a randomized controlled study.
29 Jun 2009 OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of neck stabilization exercises in the management of neck pain. Patients and methods: Sixty patients with neck pain were randomized to 3 groups, as follows: group 1--physical therapy agents including ... Read more...
30 May 2009 
We recruited 132 subjects with bilateral knee osteoarthritis (Altman Grade II) to compare the effects of different stretching techniques on the outcomes of isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises. Patients were randomly divided into four groups ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Muscle Stretching Exercises - Methods'
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- Determining the minimum number of passive stretches necessary to alter musculotendinous stiffness. 29 Jun 2009
- Efficacy of neck stabilization exercises for neck pain: a randomized controlled study. 29 Jun 2009
- Effects of different stretching techniques on the outcomes of isokinetic exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis. 30 May 2009
- A single 30-s stretch is sufficient to inhibit maximal voluntary strength. 30 May 2009
- Improvements in limb kinetic apraxia by repetition of a newly designed facilitation exercise in a patient with corticobasal degeneration. 30 May 2009
- Effectiveness of phantom exercises for phantom limb pain: a pilot study. 30 May 2009
- Vastus lateralis single motor unit EMG at the same absolute torque production at different knee angles. 19 May 2009
- PNF-based rehabilitation in patients with severe haemophilic arthropathy--case study. 29 Apr 2009
- The effect of warm-up, static stretching and dynamic stretching on hamstring flexibility in previously injured subjects. 14 Apr 2009
- Delays in grip initiation and termination in persons with stroke: effects of arm support and active muscle stretch exercise. 6 Apr 2009
- Myofascial trigger points in children with tension-type headache: a new diagnostic and therapeutic option. 30 Mar 2009
- MMP-2 is not altered by stretching in skeletal muscle. 17 Mar 2009
- Functional assessment of knee muscles 13 weeks after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - pilot study. 27 Feb 2009
- A randomized controlled trial of hamstring stretching: comparison of four techniques. 27 Feb 2009
- Effects of static stretching on repeated sprint and change of direction performance. 30 Jan 2009
- Mental techniques during manual stretching in spasticity--a pilot randomized controlled trial. 30 Jan 2009
- Effects of an acute bout of static stretching on 40 m sprint performance: influence of baseline flexibility. 30 Dec 2008
- The acute effects of different durations of static stretching on dynamic balance performance. 30 Dec 2008
- Acute effect of a ballistic and a static stretching exercise bout on flexibility and maximal strength. 30 Dec 2008
- Health tips. Stretching like the pros.
30 Dec 2008
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Technical information about 'Muscle Stretching Exercises'
Definition: Exercises that stretch the muscle fibers with the aim to increase muscle-tendon FLEXIBILITY, improve RANGE OF MOTION or musculoskeletal function, and prevent injuries. There are various types of stretching techniques including active, passive (relaxed), static, dynamic (gentle), ballistic (forced), isometric, and others.
Descriptor UI: D052580
Alternative terms: Muscle Stretching Exercises; Exercise, Muscle Stretching; Exercises, Muscle Stretching; Muscle Stretching Exercise; Ballistic Stretching; Stretching, Ballistic; Passive Stretching; Stretching, Passive; Relaxed Stretching; Stretching, Relaxed; Static-Passive Stretching; Static Passive Stretching; Stretching, Static-Passive; Static Stretching; Stretching, Static; Dynamic Stretching; Stretching, Dynamic; Isometric Stretching; Stretching, Isometric; Active Stretching; Stretching, Active; Static-Active Stretching; Static Active Stretching; Stretching, Static-Active; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching;
Related Mesh Headings: Yoga;
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Tree Number: E02.779.483.750; E02.779.867.199.750; E02.831.387.750; G11.427.590.237.249; I03.350.249;
History Note: 2007