Acute effect of static stretching on power output during concentric dynamic constant external resistance leg extension.

The Acute Effects of Static Stretching on Leg Extension Power:Quadriceps Torque Production After a 30-Second Static Stretch Versus No Stretch

Introduction: Traditionally, static passive stretching has been used by coaches and athletes as a warm-up technique in an attempt to promote better performances. However, the results of recent research have shown that passive muscle stretching can diminish the peak force output of subsequent maximal concentric contractions of the quadriceps. Aside from clinicians’ benefits, athletes competing i...

Time Course of Changes in Neuromuscular Parameters during Fatiguing High-Load and Low-Load Concentric Dynamic Constant External Resistance Leg Extension Muscle Actions

Title Effects of Static Stretching for 30 Seconds and Dynamic Stretching on Leg Extension Power Effect of Stretching on Muscular Performance

Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Muscle Strength and Power Output.

Context: Stretching is commonly used as a technique for injury prevention in the clinical setting. Our findings may improve the understanding of the neuromuscular responses to stretching and help clinicians make decisions for rehabilitation progression and return to play.Objective: To examine the short-term effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on peak torqu...

Effects of dynamic stretching on strength, muscle imbalance, and muscle activation.

PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the acute effects of dynamic stretching on concentric leg extensor and flexor peak torque, eccentric leg flexor peak torque, and the conventional and functional hamstring-quadriceps (H:Q) ratios. METHODS Twenty-one women (mean ± SD age = 20.6 ± 2.0 yr, body mass = 64.5 ± 9.3 kg, height = 164.7 ± 6.5 cm) performed maximal voluntary isokinetic leg extension, ...