What is the term used for direction in which the skin is most resistance to stretch?

1. What is ballistic and static stretching?
2. What is isometric stretching?
3. What is the ability to stretch called?
4. What is stretch tolerance?
5. What is ballistic stretching?
6. What is a dynamic stretch?
7. What is PNF stretching used for?
8. What is loaded stretching?
9. What is passive stretching?
10. What does aerobic refer to?
11. What is body stretching?
12. Which is the most flexible muscle in the human body?
13. How can I increase my stretch tolerance?
14. Can muscles stretch?
15. Which tissue does not get flexible when you stretch?

What is ballistic and static stretching?

Static stretching is the most commonly used and involves lengthening a muscle to the point of discomfort and then holding that position for a short period of time ( ⁵). Ballistic stretching involves continuous bouncing movements at the end ROM where the muscle is at maximal length.

What is isometric stretching?

Isometric stretching is a type of static stretching (meaning it does not use motion) which involves the resistance of muscle groups through isometric contractions (tensing) of the stretched muscles (see section Types of Muscle Contractions).

What is the ability to stretch called?

Extensibility. The ability of a muscle to extend past its normal resting point (stretch). Elasticity.

What is stretch tolerance?

A stretch-tolerance model suggests a learning process in which the individual dissociates pain from injury. Studies on conscious humans apply tensional forces that are well within tolerable pain levels. These forces are probably within safe, non-damaging ranges.

What is ballistic stretching?

Ballistic stretching is similar to dynamic stretching in that it's movement-based. Instead of moving a body part to the end of its range of motion, however, you attempt to go beyond this range. These stretches often require uncontrolled movements that may result in injury.

What is a dynamic stretch?

Dynamic stretching is a movement-based type of stretching. It uses the muscles themselves to bring about a stretch. It's different from traditional "static" stretching because the stretch position is not held. ... These videos introduce you to eight dynamic stretches that target different muscles and areas of the body.

What is PNF stretching used for?

PNF involves both stretching and contracting (activation) of the muscle group being targeted in order to achieve maximum static flexibility. Physiotherapists use it to improve muscle elasticity and it has been shown to have a positive effect on active and passive range of motion (Funk et al 2003).

What is loaded stretching?

Loaded stretching is a form of static stretching, involving the use of weights, or a load, to increase the amount of stretch you can achieve while also increasing tension in the muscles being stretched. Loaded stretching can be an effective way to stretch and improve your available range of motion.

What is passive stretching?

Passive stretching is a technique in which you are relaxed and make no contribution to the range of motion. Instead, an outside agent creates force, either manually or mechanically. Examples include using a towel, band, gravity or another person to help you stretch.

What does aerobic refer to?

1 : living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen aerobic respiration. 2 : of, relating to, or induced by aerobes aerobic fermentation.

What is body stretching?

Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion.

Which is the most flexible muscle in the human body?

Because the tongue is all muscle and no bone, it is very supple, boasting a huge range of motion and shape while preserving its volume.

How can I increase my stretch tolerance?

Work with your nervous system to achieve lasting gains

Building your “stretch tolerance” like any tolerance is about repetition. The key to increasing your range of motion is to continuously move just outside your comfort zone – just to the point of resistance – and then returning to a comfortable neutral tension.

Can muscles stretch?

During a stretch, the muscle fibers and tendons (which attach the muscles to the bones) elongate, said Markus Tilp, a sports scientist and a biomechanist at the University of Graz, in Austria. However, making a habit of stretching will not create a sustained lengthening of the muscle or fibers.

Which tissue does not get flexible when you stretch?

Ligaments will tear when stretched more than 6% of their normal length. Tendons are not even supposed to be able to lengthen. Even when stretched ligaments and tendons do not tear, loose joints and/or a decrease in the joint's stability can occur (thus vastly increasing your risk of injury).