Electromyographic investigation of muscle stretching techniques

Moore, Marjorie A.; Hutton, Robert S.

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“…The increase in the normalized activity of the two masticatory muscles as well as the two cervical muscles are in agreement with those results obtained in hamstring muscles by Ferber et al (25), Moore and Hutton (26); Osternig et al (31), and Osternig et al (27). For example, Osterning et al (27) reported that the agonist contract–relax technique, a modified technique with similar principles to the AC technique, produced an increase in normalized EMG of the hamstrings in about 71–155% compared with the contract relax and the stretch relax technique.…”

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“…For example, Osterning et al (27) reported that the agonist contract–relax technique, a modified technique with similar principles to the AC technique, produced an increase in normalized EMG of the hamstrings in about 71–155% compared with the contract relax and the stretch relax technique. In addition, the contract–relax and the contract–relax‐antagonist contract techniques have shown to produce median values of 300% and 710% more EMG hamstring activity respectively, over static stretch EMG levels (26).…”

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“…These studies demonstrated that inhibition of antagonistic muscle activity can precede activity in the agonist (23). However, reciprocal inhibition as a mechanism of PNF has not been supported by scientific research, as several studies have found that there is an increase rather than an decrease in the level of electromyographic activity of the antagonist muscles when the agonist is contracting (13–15, 24–27).…”

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Electromyographic activity of the masticatory and cervical muscles during resisted jaw opening movement

Armijo‐Olivo

Magee

2007

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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One of the relaxation techniques that have been used by physical therapists when treating patients with temporomandibular disorders, is the agonist contract-antagonist relax technique (AC). When the AC technique is applied, a submaximal resistance to the jaw opening movement is necessary to cause relaxation of the masticatory muscles. No information about the effect of this technique on masticatory or cervical muscles has been found in the literature. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the electromyographic activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis and the upper trapezius and splenius capitis during resisted jaw opening movement. A convenience sample of 30 students was used. Electromyography activity of the superficial masseter, anterior temporalis, upper trapezius and splenius capitis was registered before, during and after the application of this resistive movement to jaw opening. A two-way anova with repeated measures analysis was used to analyse data. The level of significance was at alpha = 0.05. The EMG activity of both the masticatory muscles and the cervical muscles increased during and after the application of resisted jaw opening (P < 0.05). Based on the results obtained from this study, the behaviour of all muscles analysed (masseter, anterior temporalis, splenius capitis and upper trapezius) was similar. All muscles increased their activity when the resistance to the jaw opening movement was applied. Complex muscular interactions of the supra- and infrahyoid muscles (jaw openers), masticatory muscles, and cervical muscles may exist to stabilize the craniomandibular system during resisted jaw opening.

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Electromyographic activity of the masticatory and cervical muscles during resisted jaw opening movement

Armijo‐Olivo

Magee

2007

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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“…A great number of researches proved that various stretching techniques provide various benefits (Cornelius & Rauschuber 1987, Etnyre & Abraham 1986, Moore & Hutton 1980, Osternig et al 1990, Sady, Wortman & Blanke 1982, Sullivan, Dejulia & Worrell 1992, Wallin et al 1985, Wiemann & Hahn 1997, Williford & Smith 1985, Rubini, Costa & Gomes 2007. However, researches do not reveal which technique is more useful exactly and the most popular method of the stretching exercises is proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) which uses inhibition and spinal reflex mechanisms (Kisner, Colby & Borstad 2017, Heyward, & Gibson 2014, and which also uses SS and isometric contractions of the target muscle in a cyclical pattern (Sharman, Cresswell & Riek 2006).…”

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Positive Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Sports Performance: A Review

Kaya

2018

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The role of flexibility on athletic performance is going on to be studied both acutely and how it affects the performance in the long-term. It is important to understand the effects of various stretching types and define the most appropriate form in order to maximize the human movement and performance. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques are commonly used at athletic and clinic settings with the aim of optimizing motor performance and rehabilitation in order to increase range of motion. Yet, new research results put forth that the relation between performance and stretching is not as its thought and come up to this belief with suspicion. The aim of this review is to focus on the positive effects of PNF stretching on performance and to provide the reader with the latest researches on athletic performance. The researches reveal that PNF stretching can increase athletic performance in the long-term. Besides, it is more possible to obtain and maintain the benefits of PNF techniques if they are performed accurately and consistently.

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“…21,23,24 In addition to the type of stretch, the stretching techniques of passive, active, 10 and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching have also been examined for effectiveness. [25][26][27] Defi cits in internal rotation have been shown to improve from various active and passive stretching procedures. 23 In addition, there has been suggestion of improvements in ROM pertaining to glenohumeral internal rotation when utilizing PNF techniques with the 2 posterior capsule stretches mentioned previously.…”

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Comparison of Active, Passive, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching for Improving Glenohumeral Internal Rotation

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Stone³

2012

Athletic Training & Sports Health Care

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The purpose of this study was to compare the eff ectiveness of active, passive, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques on improving internal rotation of the shoulder in asymptomatic individuals. From a convenience sample of college students, including individuals on a particular athletic team, 42 asymptomatic individuals volunteered to participate. A stretching intervention was implemented during which participants performed 3 shoulder stretches by either passive, active, or PNF techniques. The results revealed significant diff erences in range of motion (ROM) over time for internal rotation among the diff erent stretching protocols (P Ͻ .01). However, the stretching protocol implemented, whether passive, active, or PNF, did not signifi cantly aff ect ROM for internal rotation. The current fi ndings revealed that active, passive, and PNF stretching over time can elicit increases in internal rotation within the glenohumeral joint, and these changes are apparent after 1 week of stretching intervention.

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Electromyographic investigation of muscle stretching techniques

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Electromyographic activity of the masticatory and cervical muscles during resisted jaw opening movement

Electromyographic activity of the masticatory and cervical muscles during resisted jaw opening movement

Positive Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Sports Performance: A Review

Comparison of Active, Passive, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching for Improving Glenohumeral Internal Rotation

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