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March 2010 PMID 20075147

Increasing muscle extensibility: a matter of increasing length or modifying sensation?

Cynthia Holzman Weppler, S Peter Magnusson

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect an active exploration of the article’s themes, with many referencing scientific insights, such as the review from Magnusson on stretch tolerance, and personal anecdotes like learning from a YouTube 'jock'. The tone varies from dismissive to analytical, indicating diverse perspectives but overall a keen interest in understanding whether muscle lengthening or sensation modification underlies flexibility gains.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the distinction between physical muscle lengthening and sensation modification, with some backing the idea that changing perception plays a more significant role in flexibility improvements.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest as they reference scientific studies, clinical applications, and personal experiences about stretching and muscle extensibility.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions reflect meaningful engagement, with users quoting research, retweeting relevant articles, and debating the effectiveness of stretching techniques.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a moderate impact on practitioners and fitness enthusiasts, influencing ideas about effective stretching practices and understanding muscle flexibility.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses two main ideas about why muscles become more flexible with stretching: one suggests it is because the muscle physically lengthens, while the other proposes it is mainly due to changes in sensation or perception of stretching.
  • Research shows that during stretching, muscles do temporarily lengthen because of their viscoelastic properties, but this effect doesn't last long and depends on how stretching is done.
  • Most short-term studies indicate that improvements in muscle flexibility after stretching are more likely due to changes in sensation rather than actual long-term physical lengthening of the muscle; however, the effects of longer, chronic stretching programs are still not fully understood.]
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Physio Meets Science
@PhysioMeScience · X

Increasing Muscle Extensibility: A Matter of Increasing Length or Modifying Sensation

Jul 12, 2019 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 92,662 followers View post →
ZÉRAPI
@zerapi · X

#ParaFisios... ¿Qué sabríais decirnos sobre la Aumento de la extensibilidad muscular? Hoy os traemos un interesante artículo sobre la cuestión de aumentar la longitud o modificar la sensación en #fisioterapia. ¡Muy interesante!

Jul 14, 2019 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 5,231 followers View post →
ben hsieh
@tweetsbenedict · X

Sources, just to get them out of the way: Academic: https://t.co/zZjquKjEgu More approachable blog: https://t.co/8MIyaxchgY But in reality I learned this from a jock on youtube. I was trying to learn to do a handstand. Bro science ftw!

Mar 28, 2021 · 8 likes · 1,870 followers View post →
THE B
@iangattphysio · X

@GregLehman @IUBiff85 Its the difference between ‘muscle extensibility’ and ‘patient/athlete sensation’ with stretching techniques. Don’t need the former to achieve the latter. This is an oldish review but useful read

Sep 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 3,399 followers View post →
Jimmy Mackey
@thejimmymackey · X

@ForeverFatLoss Good thing stretching is a waste of time https://t.co/7V1h2phB0F

Apr 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 108,289 followers View post →
Clément NOËL
@clement_physio · X

New paper on the blog ! Muscle extensibility, what are we actually doing ?

Jun 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 294 followers View post →

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Benjamin Barrientos Arcos
@Benjamin156332 · X

Increasing Muscle Extensibility: A Matter of Increasing Length or Modifying Sensation? https://t.co/rDgOTz8Wo9

Oct 15, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
Jimmy Mackey
@thejimmymackey · X

@ForeverFatLoss Good thing stretching is a waste of time https://t.co/7V1h2phB0F

Apr 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 108,289 followers View post →
THE B
@iangattphysio · X

@GregLehman @IUBiff85 Its the difference between ‘muscle extensibility’ and ‘patient/athlete sensation’ with stretching techniques. Don’t need the former to achieve the latter. This is an oldish review but useful read

Sep 13, 2021 · 3 likes · 3,399 followers View post →
Yazeed Alyahya
@yyh150 · X

@AbdulazizEdree 4- Increasing muscle extensibility: a matter of increasing length or modifying sensation? Weppler CH, Magnusson SP, Phys Ther, 2010 Mar;90 (3):438-49. Epub 2010 Jan 14, | 5- Neural aspects of muscle stretching. Guissard N, Duchateau J. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2006 Oct;34(4):154-8.

May 3, 2021 · 1 like · 12,204 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

@AdamMeakins @GregLehman @BillingMartin @coachnickg @TonyBlazevich this one I found very useful as an overview but also clinical useful : https://t.co/nLaUfaBASW (blazevich).and this by magnusson: https://t.co/yG2ewiOTgf

Apr 28, 2021 · 142 followers View post →
ben hsieh
@tweetsbenedict · X

Sources, just to get them out of the way: Academic: https://t.co/zZjquKjEgu More approachable blog: https://t.co/8MIyaxchgY But in reality I learned this from a jock on youtube. I was trying to learn to do a handstand. Bro science ftw!

Mar 28, 2021 · 8 likes · 1,870 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

@GregLehman Not sure of the 90's paper but this 2010 review from him: https://t.co/3Fr0CtowIN just talks about stretch tolerance. Example: before stretching SLR to 60 deg, after 70 deg. No changes in tissue properties (only shortly after) but changes in tolerance/habituation.

Jul 6, 2020 · 142 followers View post →
Laurent MARC
@laurentmarc45 · X

RT @clement_physio: New paper on the blog ! Muscle extensibility, what are we actually doing ?

Jun 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 642 followers View post →
Rachiphile
@joshlavalleeMK · X

RT @clement_physio: New paper on the blog ! Muscle extensibility, what are we actually doing ?

Jun 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,802 followers View post →
Clément NOËL
@clement_physio · X

New paper on the blog ! Muscle extensibility, what are we actually doing ?

Jun 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 294 followers View post →
Sergio Rodriguez
@sergioquequi1 · X

RT @zerapi: #ParaFisios... ¿Qué sabríais decirnos sobre la Aumento de la extensibilidad muscular? Hoy os traemos un interesante artículo so…

Jul 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 13 followers View post →
Pablo Montoya Ch.
@PabloMontoyaCh · X

RT @zerapi: #ParaFisios... ¿Qué sabríais decirnos sobre la Aumento de la extensibilidad muscular? Hoy os traemos un interesante artículo so…

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Jorge Álvarez Rivas
@jorge_ze · X

RT @zerapi: #ParaFisios... ¿Qué sabríais decirnos sobre la Aumento de la extensibilidad muscular? Hoy os traemos un interesante artículo so…

Jul 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 4,109 followers View post →
ZÉRAPI
@zerapi · X

#ParaFisios... ¿Qué sabríais decirnos sobre la Aumento de la extensibilidad muscular? Hoy os traemos un interesante artículo sobre la cuestión de aumentar la longitud o modificar la sensación en #fisioterapia. ¡Muy interesante!

Jul 14, 2019 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 5,231 followers View post →
Jorge Genove pascual
@JorjoGenove · X

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Physio Meets Science
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Increasing Muscle Extensibility: A Matter of Increasing Length or Modifying Sensation

Jul 12, 2019 · 24 likes · 7 shares · 92,662 followers View post →