Influence of continuous vs. intermittent static stretching on repeated jump performance

Bretonneau, Quentin; Faucher, C; Theurot, Dimitri; Goenarjo, Roman; Debray, Amélie; Tanneau, Maxence; Phomsoupha, Michael

doi:10.1080/10255842.2020.1714909

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“…The present study revealed that INT was more effective in increasing ROM and mechanical properties than CON. For athletic performance, CON decreased the jump height and induced muscle fatigue compared with INT [4,24,25]. These studies suggest that CON has detrimental effects on muscle power performance.…”

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Effects of Intermittent and Continuous Static Stretching on Range of Motion and Musculotendinous Viscoelastic Properties Based on a Duration-Matched Protocol

Oba

Samukawa

Abe

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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The different effects of intermittent and continuous stretching on the mechanical properties of the musculotendinous complex have been unclear. This study aimed to compare the effects of intermittent and continuous stretching for the same duration on the range of motion (ROM), passive resistive torque (PRT), and musculotendinous stiffness (MTS) of ankle plantar flexors. Eighteen healthy young men participated in the study. Intermittent (four sets × 30 s) and continuous stretching (one set × 120 s) were performed in random orders on two separate days. Both stretching protocols were conducted using a dynamometer with a constant torque applied. ROM and PRT were determined using a dynamometer, and MTS was calculated using the torque–angle relationship measured before and after stretching. Two-way repeated measures analysis of variance was performed for all parameters. Both intermittent and continuous stretching significantly increased ROM and decreased PRT and MTS (p < 0.05). Intermittent stretching led to greater changes in ROM and PRT than continuous stretching. However, the reduction in MTS did not differ between the two conditions. These results suggest that intermittent stretching is more effective in increasing ROM and changing the mechanical properties of the musculotendinous complex.

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confidence: 73%