The effect of stretching on range of motion is believed to rely upon an increased tolerance to stretch. This suggests, that pain modulation has significance in regards to the effect of stretching.
Given that there may be differences in the way men and women perceive a painful stimulus, this suggests that there may be potential gender differences in the tolerance to stretch following stretching.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
72
Muscle stretching exercises consisting of static stretching exercises of the knee flexors
University College of Northern Denmark
Aalborg, Denmark
Range of Motion
Passive knee extension Range of motion
Time frame: Passive knee extension range of motion was measured at baseline just prior to Muscle stretching exercises
Range of Motion
Passive knee extension Range of motion
Time frame: Passive knee extension range of motion was measured 30 seconds after Muscle stretching exercises
Pain Thresholds
Pressure Pain Thresholds
Time frame: Pressure pain Thresholds were measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises
Pain Thresholds
Pressure Pain Thresholds
Time frame: Pressure pain Thresholds were measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises
Torque
Passive Resistive Torque
Time frame: Passive resistive torque was measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises
Torque
Passive Resistive Torque
Time frame: Passive resistive torque was measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises
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