Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2009 We recruited 132 subjects with bilateral knee osteoarthritis (Altman Grade II) to compare the effects of different stretching techniques on the outcomes of isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises. Patients were randomly divided into four groups (I–IV).
Ming-Cheng Weng +6 more
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Effect of Intradialytic Stretching Exercises on Muscle Cramps and Sleep Habits among Children Undergoing Hemodialysis [PDF]
Tanta Scientific Nursing JournalBackground: Children undergoing hemodialysis frequently suffer from muscle cramps andimpaired sleep quality. Intradialytic stretching exercises might be the most effective way tolessen and avoid cramps and improve children sleep habits. Aim: Evaluate the
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A randomised controlled feasibility study investigating the use of eccentric and concentric strengthening exercises in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: To conduct a feasibility study to compare concentric and eccentric rotator cuff strengthening exercises for rotator cuff tendinopathy.
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The Effect of Muscle-Stretching Exercises in Daily Life [PDF]
, 2008 Muscle stretching is a very beneficial and effective exercise to our health, and one that we can do alone at any time. This paper reviewed the significance and merit of stretching exercises for everyone in daily life. The purpose of stretching exercises
Ohta, Yuzo, 太田, 裕造
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Muscle stretching exercises used by amateur basketball players [PDF]
, 2023 FizioterapijaVeselības aprūpePhysiotherapyHealth CareNosaukums: Amatieru līmeņa basketbolistu muskuļu stiepšanas vingrinājumu pielietojums Pamatojums: Muskuļu stiepšanas vingrinājumi ir ļoti populārs un plaši dokumentēts vingrinājumu veids.
Santa Didriksone
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Clinics and Practice, 2022 Background: Treatment of high blood pressure is a combination of lifestyle changes and medications, and appropriateexercise therapy is recommended as one of the lifestyle-related changes. Recently, stretching, a low-intensity exercise, was reported to be
Etsuko Yamada +8 more
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The Effect of Stretching Exercises on Perceived Discomfort, Trunk Muscle Activity, and Fatigue in Prolonged Sitting Tasks [PDF]
بهداشت و ایمنی کار, 2023 Introduction: Prolonged sitting postures are among the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in occupational settings, leading to increased musculoskeletal discomfort in various body regions. This discomfort can negatively impact individuals’ health
Maryam Mohammadalizadeh +5 more
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Effects of a Single Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Exercise With and Without Post-stretching Activation on the Muscle Function and Mechanical Properties of the Plantar Flexor Muscles [PDF]
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 A single proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercise can increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint but can lead to a decrease in performance immediately after the stretching exercise. Post-stretching activation (PSA) exercises are known as a possible way to counteract such a drop in performance following a single stretching ...
Reiner, Marina +5 more
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Acute Effects of Static Active or Dynamic Active Stretching on Eccentric-Exercise-Induced Hamstring Muscle Damage [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives: To examine whether an acute bout of active or dynamic hamstring-stretching exercises would reduce the amount of muscle damage observed after a strenuous eccentric task and to determine whether the stretching protocols elicit similar responses.
詹美華;林居正 +1 more
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Reabilitacijos Mokslai: Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija, 2020 Experienced stroke causes malfunction not only in arm or leg movements, but also the ability to manage torso posture and complete torso movements performed by the torso muscles. Abnormal muscle tone is one of the stroke damage areas.
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