Acute effects of static stretching on muscle-tendon mechanics of quadriceps and plantar flexor muscles.

Tom BouvierJules OpplertCarole ComettiNicolas Babault

Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2017)

Depending on the muscle considered, the present results revealed different acute stretching effects. This muscle dependency appeared to affect primarily fascicle stiffness index rather than the myotendinous junction.

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