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| Research Title: |
The role of stretching in tendon injuries |
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Publication Articles |
| Category: |
Preventative Techniques
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| Keywords: |
stretching, tendon, tendinopathy
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| Author(s): |
(E Witvrouw, N Mahieu, P Roosen, P McNair) |
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| Release Date: |
28 August 2007 |
| Research Summary/Text: |
Numerous studies have documented increases in joint range of motion after stretching exercises, and many have investigated the effectiveness of different stretching techniques, but most of them are limited to the effect of stretching on muscle tissue. Only a few have examined the influence of stretching on tendons. Tendinopathy and tendon ruptures occur in almost every sport but they are significantly more frequent in sports with stretch-shortening cycles (jumping-like activities).
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| Research Objectives: |
This review documents the role of stretching on tendons and the effects of different stretching techniques on different muscle-tendon structures.
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| Research Outcomes: |
A compliant tendon has a higher ability to absorb energy reducing the risk of injury to the tendon and muscle. Static and ballistic stretching have different effects on passive resistive torque and tendon stiffness. The difference in response is not clearly understood but it may be related to the effect of stretching on the contractile elements versus the tendon or related to the activation versus relaxation of the stretched muscle.
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| Research Implications: |
Both ballistic and static stretching should be incorporated in the prevention and treatment programs for tendon injuries.
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