Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2021
The effects of 12 weeks of static stretch training on the functional, mechanical, and architectural characteristics of the triceps surae muscle-tendon complex.
Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 12 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 12 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Moderating Effects of Individual Characteristics and the Target Lower Limb Muscle Group on Flexibility Adaptations to Chronic Static Stretching in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Sports medicine - open · 2026Pooled it
- Detraining Effects Following Chronic Stretching Training on Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine - open · 2025Pooled it
- Mechanisms Underlying Range of Motion Improvements Following Acute and Chronic Static Stretching: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Multivariate Meta-regression.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Pooled it
- Optimising the Dose of Static Stretching to Improve Flexibility: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Multivariate Meta-regression.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Pooled it
- Critical evaluation and recalculation of current systematic reviews with meta-analysis on the effects of acute and chronic stretching on passive properties and passive peak torque.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Pooled it
- Static Stretch Training versus Foam Rolling Training Effects on Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of Chronic Static Stretching on Maximal Strength and Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Meta-Regression.Sports medicine - open · 2024Pooled it
- Chronic effects of stretching on range of motion with consideration of potential moderating variables: A systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of sport and health science · 2024Pooled it
- 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
- Muscle Architecture Adaptations to Static Stretching Training: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine - open · 2023Pooled it
- Chronic Effects of Static Stretching Exercises on Muscle Strength and Power in Healthy Individuals Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review with Multi-level Meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Pooled it
- Foam Rolling Training Effects on Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Pooled it
- Acute Effects of Muscle Flexibility and Myofascial Release of the Posterior Lower-Leg Muscles on Ankle Function in Individuals with Active Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Deficits.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Architectural and Functional Adaptations to Eccentric Training in Adolescent Volleyball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Muscle Stretching: Exploring the Impact of Different Modalities on Maximal Range of Motion and Strength with Practical Recommendations.Sports medicine - open · 2025Review
- Reversing Decline in Aging Muscles: Expected Trends, Impacts and Remedies.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- The effect of a combined long-duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study.Physiological reports · 2025Article
- Achilles tendon and triceps surae muscle properties in athletes.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Article
- Synergistic difference in the effect of stretching on electromechanical delay components.PloS one · 2024Article
- Physiology of Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy and Strength Increases: A Narrative Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Review
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Abstract
purposeWe investigated the effects of 12 weeks of passive static stretching training (PST) on force-generating capacity, passive stiffness, muscle architecture of plantarflexor muscles.
methodsThirty healthy adults participated in the study. Fifteen participants (STR, 6 women, 9 men) underwent 12-week plantarflexor muscles PST [(5 × 45 s-on/15 s-off) × 2exercises] × 5times/week (duration: 2250 s/week), while 15 participants (CTRL, 6 women, 9 men) served as control (no PST). Range of motion (ROM), maximum passive resistive torque (PRT
resultsCompared to Pre, STR ROM increased (P < 0.05) at Wk6 (8%) and Wk12 (23%). PRT
conclusionThe expected long-term PST-induced changes in ROM were associated with modifications in the whole passive mechanical properties of the ankle joint, while maximum force-generating capacity characteristics were preserved. 12 weeks of PST do not seem a sufficient stimulus to induce triceps surae architectural changes.
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