Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation

Phil Page, Phil Page

Abstract

Stretching is a common activity used by athletes, older adults, rehabilitation patients, and anyone participating in a fitness program. While the benefits of stretching are known, controversy remains about the best type of stretching for a particular goal or outcome. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to discuss the current concepts of muscle stretching interventions and summarize the evidence related to stretching as used in both exercise and rehabilitation.

Keywords: Exercise; fitness; rehabilitation; stretching.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Factors contributing to muscle tension.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Techniques of Muscle Stretching. HR=Hold relax; CR=Contract relax; CRAC= Contract relax, agonist contract; PIR= Post-isometric relaxation; PFS=Post-facilitation stretching, MET= Medical exercise therapy.
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Figure 3.
Static stretching of the posterior shoulder (Used with permission of the Hygenic Corporation).
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Figure 4.
Contract-Relax stretching with stretching strap (Used with permission of the Hygenic Corporation).
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Figure 5.
Post-Facilitation Stretching of hamstrings (Used with permission of the Hygenic Corporation).

Source: PubMed

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