Non-local acute stretching effects on strength performance in healthy young adults

Behm, David G.; Alizadeh, Shahab; Drury, Ben; Granacher, Urs; Moran, Jason

doi:10.1007/s00421-021-04657-w

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“…The differences in results can possibly be attributed to non-unified stretching protocols and/or measuring devices as well as differences in stretch intensity and duration (Kay & Blazevich, 2012). An acute negative impact on MSt-described as a stretchinduced force deficit (Behm, Alizadeh, Drury, Granacher, & Moran, 2021;Costa, Herda, Herda, & Cramer, 2014)-were only reported for stretching duration of > 45 s (Kay & Blazevich, 2012;Simic, Sarabon, & Markovic, 2013). No negative influence on MSt was found for shorter stretching durations.…”

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Acute effects of long-lasting stretching and strength training on maximal strength and flexibility in the calf muscle

Warneke

Wohlann

Lohmann

et al. 2022

Ger J Exerc Sport Res

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The so-called “stretch-induced force deficit” is known from a large amount of research. There are many theories trying to explain the stretch-induced force deficit and increases in the range of motion (ROM) which all offer a stretch training-specific explanation. However, when performing a commonly used strength training session, a reduced maximum strength (MSt) capacity can be assumed as well. Based on this, the aim of the study is to investigate the tension-induced force deficit due to a suprathreshold strength or stretching training stimulus. Therefore, 71 participants (age: 24.1 ± 4.2 years, height: 176.3 ± 5.7 cm, weight: 74.1 ± 7.5 kg) were divided into three groups: static stretching group (SST), strength training group (STR), and control group (CG). To investigate possible mechanical tension-induced force deficits, SST performed a long-lasting static stretching intervention for 1 h using an orthosis, while STR executed a common strength training intervention (5 × 12 repetition) for the plantar flexors. The results show a significant reduction of measured MSt as well as increased ROM for both SST and STR following the interventions. Consequently, we found similar acute effects of stretching and strength training regarding MSt and flexibility. We conclude that the decreased MSt capacities can possibly be attributed to mechanical tension-induced damage of the muscle that is not linked to a specific training method. The improvements in flexibility found in both intervention groups might be attributed to warm up effects when inducing high mechanical tension to large ankle joint angles.

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Acute effects of long-lasting stretching and strength training on maximal strength and flexibility in the calf muscle

Warneke

Wohlann

Lohmann

et al. 2022

Ger J Exerc Sport Res

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“…When considering unilateral stretching, one study reported that, besides the decrease in strength of the ipsilateral limb (− 6.7%; ES = 0.35), strength also decreased in the contralateral limb (− 4.0%; ES = 0.22), but with a small magnitude of change (Behm et al 2021c ). Since a favorable warm-up effect of FR over stretching on performance parameters exists, at least for the ipsilateral limb (Konrad et al 2021 ), the decrease after stretching in the contralateral limb (Behm et al 2021c ) and the almost no change in performance in the contralateral limb after FR seen in our analysis seems to be coherent with the stretching literature.…”

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The contralateral effects of foam rolling on range of motion and muscle performance

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A single bout of foam rolling (FR) can acutely increase joint range of motion (ROM) without detrimental effects on subsequent muscle performance. Similarly, long-term FR training can increase ROM, while muscle performance seems to be unaffected. Although the acute and long-term effects of FR on the treated muscle are understood, the impact of FR on the contralateral side is not well known. Therefore, this scoping review aims to summarize the current evidence on the acute and long-term effect of FR on the ipsilateral limb on ROM and muscle performance (i.e., maximum force, rate of force development, jump height) for the contralateral (non-treated) limb. Potential explanatory mechanisms are also discussed. There is evidence that a single bout of FR on the ipsilateral limb increases ROM of the contralateral limb; however, evidence is limited for long-term effects. The most likely mechanism for contralateral ROM increases is a reduced perception of pain. With regard to isolated muscle contractions, no changes in muscle performance (i.e., maximum voluntary isometric contraction, maximum voluntary dynamic contraction) were found in the contralateral limb after a single bout of FR on the ipsilateral limb. Notably, only one study reported large impairments in rate of force development of the contralateral limb following FR on the ipsilateral leg, possibly due to decreased motor unit recruitment. Furthermore, to date there are only two studies examining the long-term FR training of the ipsilateral limb on performance (i.e., maximal strength and jump performance) which reported moderate improvements. Although, trivial to very large changes on a variety of parameters were found in this study, the functional and practical relevance of our findings should be interpreted with caution.

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“…The investigator helped the participant towards the maximum tolerable trunk flexion angle and maintained the participant’s position for the duration of the planned stretch by positioning his hands on the lower back of the participant. This protocol was chosen since it is frequently adopted in studies evaluating the acute effects of stretching [ 47 ].…”

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Positional transversal release is effective as stretching on range of movement, performance and balance: a cross-over study

Thomas

Ficarra

Scardina

et al. 2022

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background The aim of this study was to compare the positional transversal release (PTR) technique to stretching and evaluate the acute effects on range of movement (ROM), performance and balance. Methods Thirty-two healthy individuals (25.3 ± 5.6 years; 68.8 ± 12.5 kg; 172.0 ± 8.8 cm) were tested on four occasions 1 week apart. ROM through a passive straight leg raise, jumping performance through a standing long jump (SLJ) and balance through the Y-balance test were measured. Each measure was assessed before (T0), immediately after (T1) and after 15 min (T2) of the provided intervention. On the first occasion, no intervention was administered (CG). The intervention order was randomized across participants and comprised static stretching (SS), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and the PTR technique. A repeated measure analysis of variance was used for comparisons. Results No differences across the T0 of the four testing sessions were observed. No differences between T0, T1 and T2 were present for the CG session. A significant time × group interaction for ROM in both legs from T0 to T1 (mean increase of 5.4° and 4.9° for right and left leg, respectively) was observed for SS, PNF and the PTR. No differences for all groups were present between T1 and T2. No differences in the SLJ and in measures of balance were observed across interventions. Conclusions The PTR is equally effective as SS and PNF in acutely increasing ROM of the lower limbs. However, the PTR results less time-consuming than SS and PNF. Performance and balance were unaffected by all the proposed interventions.

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Non-local acute stretching effects on strength performance in healthy young adults

Cited by 14 publications

References 81 publications

Acute effects of long-lasting stretching and strength training on maximal strength and flexibility in the calf muscle

Acute effects of long-lasting stretching and strength training on maximal strength and flexibility in the calf muscle

The contralateral effects of foam rolling on range of motion and muscle performance

Positional transversal release is effective as stretching on range of movement, performance and balance: a cross-over study

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