Which Method of Stretching Connective Tissue Is Most Likely to Result

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which method of stretching connective tissue is most likely to result in long-term deformation?

• A) Stretching to end-range very quickly, then holding at end-range while heating to tissue temperature of 45°C
• B) Heating to achieve tissue temperature of 45°C combined with long duration stretching with low external load
• C) Heating tissue greater than 45°C followed by ballistic (high velocity) stretching
• D) Intermittent stretching while heating to tissue temperature of 45°C

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