WITHIN the past decade, the use of electronic methods has laid bare much of the mechanism underlying the myotatic, or stretch, reflex of mammalian striated muscle. Outstanding among these advances are ...

Stretching is my new favorite workout. I spent so much time focused on cardiovascular and strength training over the years that I missed the boat on the benefits of a comprehensive stretching program.

Below are 8 active isolated stretches from the father/son team of Jim and Phil Wharton. The underlying theory behind A.I. is that if a muscle is stretched too far, too fast, or for too long, it ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching relies on reflexes to produce deeper stretches that increase flexibility. These techniques can help improve mobility and injury recovery.

LONDON. Royal Society, January 15.—Sir Charles Sherrington and E. G. T. Liddell: Further observations on myo-tatic reflexes. The myotatic reflex of the knee-extensor obtains after pre-collicular as ...

Chrissy Teigen shared a video of herself stretching her legs. The model and cookbook author stretches one leg then the other, but both legs shake uncontrollably when she does so. Chrissy says, "Just a ...