Influence of Stretching on Muscle Performance

Influence of Stretching Hamstring and Quadriceps Femoral Muscles on Peak Torque and the Maximum Power of the Knee

The stretching is performed within sports to improve muscle performance and prevent muscle injury. However, recent studies are contradictory with common practice. Then raised the possibility that stretching before physical activity performed can decrease the muscle performance of healthy subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 18 and 30 years.
• History of at least 3 months without performing any physical activity

Exclusion Criteria:

• Recent history of injuries in lower limbs.
• Contraindication to agree with the Par-Q form.
• Make physical activity during the search
• Fails every session of stretching
• BMI above 28
• Pain in the lumbar spine
• I had muscle shortening in Test Thomas (TT) and / or test the popliteal angle (TAP)