When a Patient Is Involved in a Stretching Program, It

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a patient is involved in a stretching program, it is recommended that you:

• A)Strengthen the muscle to be stretched in order to convert nondistensible, noncontractile tissue to easily distensible contractile tissue.
• B)Avoid strengthening the muscle that has been stretched because it is easier to achieve elongation when the muscle is weak.
• C)Avoid active exercises for warm-up prior to stretching because it may increase excitability of the muscle tissue and prevent relaxation during stretching.
• D)Warm up the tissues to be stretched by engaging in light-intensity active exercise or using therapeutic heat prior to stretching.

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