Neural aspects of muscle stretching

被引:118
作者
Guissard, Nathalie
Duchateau, Jacques
机构
[1] Univ Libre Bruxelles, Lab Appl Biol, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
[2] Univ Libre Bruxelles, Res Unit Neurophysiol, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
来源
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS | 2006年 / 34卷 / 04期
关键词
stretch training; passive torque; reflex activity; presynaptic inhibition; postsynaptic inhibition;
D O I
10.1249/01.jes.0000240023.30373.eb
中图分类号
Q4 [生理学];
学科分类号
071003 ;
摘要
Neural mechanisms contribute significantly to the gains that occur in the range of motion about a joint with stretching exercises. In the acute condition, lengthening of a muscle-tendon unit decreases spinal reflex excitability, which reduces passive tension and increases joint range of motion. Similarly, participation in a stretch-training program decreases tonic reflex activity and increases flexibility.
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页码:154 / 158
页数:5
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