Effects of different stretch durations on the strength of the proximal and distal group of muscles - a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Different researchers have studied the effects of different types of stretching on different muscle groups. Since distal muscles are fully activated and proximal muscles are sub-optimally activated; thus, we might see different responses to stretching in the proximal and distal groups of muscles depending on their muscle activation. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the acute effects of 2, 4, and 8 minutes of intermittent static stretching (SS) on the isometric maximum voluntary contraction force (MVCF) of proximal (Hamstring) and distal (Calf) groups of muscles.

Methods

Two groups pretest-posttest experimental design was used. A total of thirty participants were randomly assigned into two groups, and twenty-eight completed the intervention. In both groups, p

SUBMITTER: Alghadir AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662817 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature