Effects of low-intensity and short-duration isometric contraction after static stretching on range of motion, passive stiffness, and isometric muscle force

• Main Authors: Shin Goto (Author), Shingo Matsuo (Author), Masahiro Iwata (Author), Wakako Tsuchida (Author), Genki Hatano (Author), Satoshi Kataura (Author), Yasuhiro Banno (Author), Yuji Asai (Author), Shigeyuki Suzuki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Although static stretching is commonly performed to improve flexibility, it has been reported to have detrimental effects on muscle force and performance. Previous studies have reported that low-intensity and short-duration isometric contraction after static stretching inhibits stretch-induced force...