Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the time course changes muscle‐tendon mechanical properties and function responses plantar flexor muscles following 5 × 60 s static stretching. Fourteen healthy volunteers were tested on four separate days in a random order with three different rest times (0, 5, 10 min) after stretching or control period without During each test, dorsiflexion range motion (RoM), passive resistive torque (PRT), maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) measured...

Abstract Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate effects using a vibration foam roll (VFR) or non-vibration (NVFR) on maximum voluntary isometric contraction peak torque (MVIC), range motion (ROM), passive resistive (PRT), and shear modulus. Methods Twenty-one male volunteers visited laboratory two separate days were randomly assigned either VFR group NVFR group. Both interventions performed for 3 × 1 min each. Before after each intervention, leg extensors assessed with...

Knee extension and hip flexion range of motion (ROM) functional performance the hamstrings are great importance in many sports. The aim this study was to investigate if static stretching (SS) or vibration foam rolling (VFR) induce greater changes ROM, performance, stiffness hamstring muscles. Twenty-five male volunteers were tested on two appointments randomly assigned either a 2 min bout SS VFR. counter movement jump (CMJ) height, maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) peak torque,...

Abstract Background There is evidence that high-volume static stretching training of the lower limbs can increase range motion (ROM) while decreasing muscles stiffness. However, to date, there no on effects upper limb or its effect mechanism. Therefore, this study aimed investigate a comprehensive 7-week program pectoralis major muscle (PMa) glenohumeral joint ROM, force, and Methods Thirty-eight healthy, physically active participants (23 male, 15 female) were randomly assigned either...

Abstract Both an acute bout, as well chronic static stretching (SS), can increase the joint range of motion (ROM). However, ROM increases a non‐stretched muscle (non‐local) are reported following SS session, and these effects have not been studied for long‐term training. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate comprehensive 7‐week training program pectoralis muscles on ankle dorsiflexion ROM. Thirty‐three healthy, physically active participants (20 male 13 female) were assigned either ( n...

A single proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercise can increase the range of motion (ROM) a joint but lead to decrease in performance immediately after exercise. Post-stretching activation (PSA) exercises are known as possible way counteract such drop following However, date, no study has investigated combination PNF with PSA. Thus, aim this was compare effects and without PSA on muscle function (e.g., ROM) mechanical properties plantar flexor muscles. Eighteen...

Although it is well known that foam rolling (FR) of the lower extremities can increase range motion (ROM) a joint while likely having no detrimental effect on muscle performance, to date, this not clear if case for upper body. Therefore, purpose study was analyze effects 2-min FR intervention pectoralis major (PMa) stiffness PMa, shoulder extension ROM, and maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) peak torque. Thirty-eight (n = 15 females) healthy, physically active participants were...

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects a single floss band treatment thigh on hip and knee range motion (ROM), extensor passive resistive torque (PRT), maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) torque, countermovement jump (CMJ) height. Sixteen healthy male volunteers were tested before after both flossing control condition, in random order. For treatment, wound around thighs for 120 s, subject then asked perform 20 squats. During only squats performed. Before...

It is known that a single bout of foam rolling (FR) or stretching can induce changes in range motion (ROM) and performance non-directly adjoining areas the dorsal chain (i.e., remote effects). However, to date, it not if such effects exist following long-term interventions. Thus, purpose this study was investigate 7-week combined FR training intervention plantar foot sole. Thirty-eight recreational athletes were randomly assigned either an (n = 20) control 18) group. The group performed...

Static stretching and foam rolling can increase the range of motion (ROM) a joint acutely as well chronically. Although studies have reported ROM increases non-stretched heterologous muscle (non-local) following an acute static or session, these effects not been studied for long-term training interventions. Therefore, purpose this study was to investigate comprehensive 7-week program foot sole on shoulder extension ROM. A total 33 healthy, physically active participants (20 male) were...

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between passive muscle stiffness of pectoralis major pars clavicularis (PMc) and shoulder extension range motion (ROM) in both male female participants. Thirty-nine (23 male/16 female) physically active healthy participants volunteered this study. After a standardized warm-up, PMc was tested via shear wave elastography at slightly stretched position (long length) non-stretched (short length). Additionally, custom-made device 3D capture assessed...

Vertical jumps are of great importance as a performance predictor for many types sports that require speed and agility. However, to date, it is not clear if flexibility and/or the strength different leg muscles determinants countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. Therefore, purpose this study was relate isometric maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) torque various muscle groups lower body with CMJ Thirty-six healthy male volunteers participated in study. The participants performed MVCs knee...

Foam rolling (FR) is a common intervention used as warm-up to increase the range of motion (ROM) joint, without changes in subsequent performance. It has been shown that, similar techniques (e.g., stretching), an additional intense can lead performance potentiation. However, date, it not clear if this also holds true for FR, and effect both sexes. Thus, purpose study was compare effects either before or after FR with any warm-up, females males. In total, 27 volunteers (14 male, 13 female)...

AMA Reiner M, Tilp Nakamura Konrad A. Is muscle stiffness a determinant for range of motion in the leg muscles?. Biology Sport. 2024;41(2):115-121. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2024.131821. APA Reiner, M., Tilp, Nakamura, & Konrad, (2024). Sport, 41(2), 115-121. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2024.131821 Chicago Marina Markus Masatoshi and Andreas Konrad. 2024. "Is muscles?". Sport 41 (2): Harvard pp.115-121. MLA M. et al. muscles?." vol. 41, no. 2, 2024, pp. Vancouver