Although there has been substantial research on the acute effects of static stretching on subsequent force and power development, the outcome after stretching of the antagonist musculature has not been examined. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of static stretching of antagonist musculature on multiple strength and power measures. Sixteen trained men were tested for vert...

Epithelial cell rests of Malassez (ERM) are involved in the maintenance and homeostasis of the periodontal ligament. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of mechanical stretching on cell growth, cell death and differentiation in the ERM. Cultured porcine ERM were stretched for 24 hr in cycles of 18% elongation for 1 sec followed by 1 sec relaxation. The numbers of cells and...

The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of resistance training, static and ballistic stretching and stationary cycling on the range of motion (ROM) and end ROM torque of hip joint flexion, resting tension of the hamstrings and stretch-induced electromyographic (EMG) activity of the hamstrings. Four separate experimental groups performed either 15 min resistance training of the hamst...