Exercises that stretch the muscle fibers with the aim to increase muscle-tendon FLEXIBILITY, improve RANGE OF MOTION or musculoskeletal function, and prevent injuries. There are various types of stretching techniques including active, passive (relaxed), static, dynamic (gentle), ballistic (forced), isometric, and others.
Also Known As:
Stretching, Static; Stretching, Active; Stretching, Ballistic; Stretching, Dynamic; Stretching, Passive; Active Stretching; Dynamic Stretching; Passive Stretching; Static Stretching; Ballistic Stretching; Isometric Stretching; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching; Relaxed Stretching; Static-Active Stretching; Static-Passive Stretching; Exercise, Muscle Stretching; Exercise, PNF Stretching; Muscle Stretching Exercise; Neuromuscular Facilitation, Proprioceptive; PNF Stretching Exercises; PNF Stretchings; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitations; Static Active Stretching; Static Passive Stretching; Stretching Exercise, PNF; Stretching, Isometric; Stretching, PNF; Stretching, Relaxed; Stretching, Static-Active; Stretching, Static-Passive; PNF Stretching; PNF Stretching Exercise; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation