ArticlePloS one2020
The optimal duration of high-intensity static stretching in hamstrings.
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- Acute and Long-Term Effects of Static Stretching on Muscle-Tendon Unit Stiffness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2023Pooled it
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- Effects of static stretching and specific warm-up on the repetition performance in upper- and lower-limb exercises in resistance-trained older women.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2024Article
- Improving Golf Swing Kinematics in a 78-Year-Old Golfer with Lower Back Pain: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2024Article
- Using artificial intelligence for exercise prescription in personalised health promotion: A critical evaluation of OpenAI's GPT-4 model.Biology of sport · 2024Article
- Effects of static stretching and walking during inter-set intervals of resistance training on muscle fatigue of the quadriceps.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Effects of Speed and Amplitude of Dynamic Stretching on the Flexibility and Strength of the Hamstrings.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2022Article
- Acute Effects of Different Intensity and Duration of Static Stretching on the Muscle-Tendon Unit Stiffness of the Hamstrings.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2022Article
- Association between static stretching load and changes in the flexibility of the hamstrings.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- The acute effects of high-intensity jack-knife stretching on the flexibility of the hamstrings.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Effects of a high-volume static stretching programme on plantar-flexor muscle strength and architecture.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Article
- Comparison Between High- and Low-Intensity Static Stretching Training Program on Active and Passive Properties of Plantar Flexors.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
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- High-Intensity Static Stretching in Quadriceps Is Affected More by Its Intensity Than Its Duration.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe purpose of this study was to compare the duration of high-intensity static stretching on flexibility and strength in the hamstrings.
methodsFourteen healthy males (20.8 ± 0.6 years, 170.7 ± 6.5 cm, 66.4 ± 9.9 kg) underwent high-intensity static stretching for three different durations (10, 15, and 20 seconds). The intensity of static stretching was set at the maximum point of discomfort. To examine the change in flexibility and strength, range of motion, peak passive torque, relative passive torque, muscle-tendon unit stiffness, peak torque of isokinetic knee flexion, and knee angle at peak torque of isokinetic knee flexion were measured. To evaluate a time course of pain, a numerical rating scale was described.
resultsRange of motion (P < 0.01), peak passive torque (P < 0.01), and knee angle at peak torque were increased at all interventions. Relative passive torque (P < 0.01) and muscle-tendon unit stiffness (P < 0.01) were decreased at all interventions. Peak torque decreased after 10 seconds of stretching (P < 0.05). Numerical rating scale during stretching was 8-9 levels in all interventions, the pain disappeared immediately after the post-measurements (median = 0).
conclusionThe results suggested that muscle-tendon unit stiffness decreased regardless of duration of high-intensity static stretching. However, peak torque of isokinetic knee flexion decreased after 10 seconds of high-intensity static stretching, though it was no change after for more than 15 seconds of stretching.
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