Acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on leg flexor and extensor isokinetic strength in elite women athletes

Şekir, Ufuk; Arabacı, Ramiz; Akova, Bedrettin; Kadagan, S. M.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.00923.x

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“…The negative effects of SS on muscle force and muscle force production has previously been reported (1,3,4,6,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)28). Our study showed that SS at 60 and 300 degrees per second did not affect the PT in the stretched extremity.…”

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Effects of static stretching on quadriceps peak torque and hip Range of Motion in professional soccer players and sedentary subjects

KUDAŞ¹

2016

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası

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Aim: Static stretching (SS) is commonly performed by athletes prior to exercise and athletic events for many years. Its possible benefits are based on increases in joint Range of Motion (ROM) and/or decreases in muscle-tendon unit stiffness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of static stretching on concentric, isokinetic leg extension peak torque (PT) at 60 and 300°·s −1 and hip range of motion (ROM) in sedentary people and professional soccer players.Methods: This study was performed at Ankara University School of Medicine between June 2013 and October 2014. 30 male subjects; 15 sedentary subjects (aged 21.5 ± 3.7 years, body mass 72.6 ± 13.3 kg, height 177.8 ± 6.6 cm) and 15 soccer players (aged 18.7 ± 0.5 years, body mass 73.7 ± 4.7 kg, height 181.6 ± 4.2 cm) volunteered to participate in this study. Thigh extensor muscle strength was measured by isokinetic dynamometer at speeds of 60 and 180 degrees and hip ROM was measured with goniometer in both groups with and without stretching.Results: There were no significant differences pre-and post-stretching PT; both isokinetic velocities on the soccer players and sedentary subjects. However, ROM increased (p < 0.05) post-stretching compared with pre-stretching in both groups. Conclusion:We concluded that 30 seconds SS can not affect muscular performance but improved flexibility. Thirty second stretching exercises as part of a warm-up to be proposed to the coaches.

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Effects of static stretching on quadriceps peak torque and hip Range of Motion in professional soccer players and sedentary subjects

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2016

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası

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“…Among the various ways to stretch are: prolonged relaxation, dynamic or ballistic stretching and passive (static) stretching. Passive stretching is the safest and most commonly used form of stretching [8,9].…”

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“…The acute effect of passive stretching allows the excitability reduction of alpha motor neuron for low-speed, creating better adaptations of muscle and connective tissue, and promoting their mechanical properties [9].…”

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Evaluation of Passive Stretching in the Hamstrings Flexibility of Who Practice Exercises

Melo¹,

Vasconcelos²,

Teles³

et al. 2014

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Objective: Does passive stretching before and after strength training effect the flexibility of the hamstrings in people who work out? Design: 40 healthy student volunteers, ranging in age from 18 to 35 years old, who work out were randomly divided into four groups, with group A stretching before and after working out, group B stretching just before working out, group C stretching only after working out, and group D abstaining from stretching. The hamstrings of each leg were stretched for 30 seconds. Results: A total of 40 students, of whom 24 (60.0%) were women with a mean age of 23.3 ± 4.18 years, were included in the study. Of that group, 34 (85.0%) had done physical activity at another time. Their workout regimens were aimed at weight loss (n =12/30, 0%), muscle gain (n = 25/62, 5%) and health maintenance (n = 3/7, 5%).

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“…Athletes use many different types of stretching that are usually based only on their personal preference, but no optimal type or amount of stretching exercises has been identified [6]. The intended purposes of stretching before an athletic event are to insure that the individual has sufficient flexibility of joints to perform the athletic activity optimally and to decrease muscle stiffness or increase muscle compliance, thereby theoretically decreasing injury risk [9]. In addition to aerobic warm-up, different kinds of stretching exercises are widely used, including ballistic, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, static and dynamic stretching [6,9].…”

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“…The intended purposes of stretching before an athletic event are to insure that the individual has sufficient flexibility of joints to perform the athletic activity optimally and to decrease muscle stiffness or increase muscle compliance, thereby theoretically decreasing injury risk [9]. In addition to aerobic warm-up, different kinds of stretching exercises are widely used, including ballistic, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, static and dynamic stretching [6,9]. To find out the optimal warm-up program and to select exercises which improve the contraction speed and power of muscle-tendon unit, and help to prevent injuries simultaneously are actual in sports practise.…”

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The acute effects of warm-up, static and dynamic stretching exercises on biceps brachii muscle function in female basketball players

Veevo¹,

Ereline²,

Riso³

et al. 2012

AKUT

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Static and dynamic stretching exercises are often used in sports before competition and training sessions. Recent studies have shown different effects of dynamic and static stretching exercises on physical performance capacity. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the acute effect of warm-up, 30 s static and dynamic stretching exercises on biceps brachii muscle function. Nine athletes were examined twice in different days: after performing static and dynamic stretching exercise. Isometric maximal voluntary contraction characteristics were measured using dynamometry; muscle tone, elasticity and stiffness characteristics of biceps brachii muscle were measured using myotonometer Myoton-3. All measurements were performed before and after the warm-up (5-min jogging with self-selected speed), immediately after stretching exercise and after 10 min rest. Warm-up did not cause any changes in the isometric maximal voluntary contraction, strength of elbow flexor muscle as well as in muscle tone and elasticity. Static stretching was effective to increase elasticity of biceps brachii muscle, but did not influence the isometric strength characteristics of elbow flexor muscles. Shortening of isometric contraction latency of elbow flexor muscles after dynamic stretching exercise and increase of strength after 10 min rest were noted. Therefore this type of stretching can be recommended to prepare muscles for explosive maximal exercise.

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Acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on leg flexor and extensor isokinetic strength in elite women athletes

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Effects of static stretching on quadriceps peak torque and hip Range of Motion in professional soccer players and sedentary subjects

Effects of static stretching on quadriceps peak torque and hip Range of Motion in professional soccer players and sedentary subjects

Evaluation of Passive Stretching in the Hamstrings Flexibility of Who Practice Exercises

The acute effects of warm-up, static and dynamic stretching exercises on biceps brachii muscle function in female basketball players

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