Static stretching is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. It is composed of various techniques that gradually lengthen a muscle to an elongated position (to the point of discomfort) and hold that position for 10-30 seconds. During this holding period or directly afterwards, participants may feel a mild discomfort or warm sensation in the muscles and/or urinary tract. Static stretching exercises involve specialized tension receptors in our muscles. When done properly, static stretching slightly lessens the sensitivity of tension receptors, which allows the muscle to relax and to be stretched to greater length.
Stretching is the activity of gradually applying tensile force to lengthen, strengthen, and lubricate muscles, often performed in anticipation of physical exertion and to increase the range of motion within a joint. ... PNF stretching (“proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation”) is a form of stretching in which a muscle is alternatingly stretched passively and contracted. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Active stretching is a form of static stretching in which the muscle is stretched only by its antagonist muscles into the extended range of motion. ... link titleInsert non-formatted text here Media:Example. ... Ballistic stretching is a form of passive stretching or dynamic stretching in a bouncing motion. ... Resistance Stretching, also known as Meridian Stretching, is a form of stretching in which a muscle simultaneously contracts and elongates. ...
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Rebecca J. Donatelle. Health, The Basics. 6th ed. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc. 2005.
Staticstretching is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest.
It is composed of various techniques that gradually lengthen a muscle to an elongated position (to the point of discomfort) and hold that position for 10-30 seconds.
When done properly, staticstretching slightly lessens the sensitivity of tension receptors, which allows the muscle to relax and to be stretched to greater length.
Stretching is the activity of gradually applying tensile force to lengthen, strengthen, and lubricate muscles, often performed in anticipation of physical exertion and to increase the range of motion within a joint.
Stretching is also believed to help to prevent injury to tendons, ligaments and muscles by improving muscular elasticity and reducing the stretch reflex in greater ranges of motion that might cause injury to tissue.
Stretching removes local concentration of excessive lactic acids, that are the biproduct of aerobic action, from the muscle tissue, thus preventing future "cramps", which are a result of tissue damage from the acid build up.
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