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Flexibility FITT-VP Guidelines
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Frequency | ≥2–3 days/week · Daily most effective |
| Intensity | Stretch to tightness or slight discomfort — not pain |
| Time | 10–30 sec static (30–60 sec older adults) · PNF: 3–6 sec contraction + 10–30 sec assisted |
| Type | Static (active/passive), Dynamic, Ballistic, PNF — all effective |
| Volume | 60 sec total per exercise · 2–4 reps per exercise |
| Pattern | AFTER cardio/strength training — not before |
| Progression | Warm muscle first · Heat packs beneficial |
Tissue Properties
| Property | Behavior | Stretching Link |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic | Returns to original shape | Dynamic, Ballistic |
| Plastic | Permanent deformation | Static (sustained) |
| Viscoelastic | Both elastic + plastic | All tissues |
Neurological Mechanisms
Autogenic InhibitionGTO activation → inhibits muscle spindle. Occurs after 7–10 sec of low-force stretch. Enables deeper stretching.
Reciprocal InhibitionAgonist contraction (<50% max) for 6–15 sec → inhibits antagonist. Allows antagonist to be stretched.
Stretch ReflexRapid stretch → reflexive contraction. Triggered by ballistic moves. AVOIDED in static stretching.
Stress RelaxationProgressive decrease in muscle response as stretch duration increases → allows creep.
Stretching Techniques
| Type | Duration | Best For | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static | 10–30 sec | ROM improvement | Low |
| Dynamic | Continuous | Warm-up | Low |
| PNF | 3–6 + 10–30 sec | Max flexibility | Low–Med |
| Ballistic | Variable | Athletes only | Higher |
Functional Training Progression
| Step | Region | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumbar / Core | Proximal stability — foundation |
| 2 | Hips + Thoracic Spine | Adjacent mobility restoration |
| 3 | Scapulothoracic | Stability of shoulder complex |
| 4 | Lumbopelvic / Shoulder | Integrated stability |
| 5 | Distal Extremities | Mobility with proximal base |
Key Terms
Elastic LimitPoint beyond which tissue cannot return to normal length.
Yield PointTransition from elastic to plastic behavior.
Permanent SetNew resting length after plastic deformation.
CreepLengthening under sustained load — collagen remodeling.
Kinetic ChainInterconnected joints — proximal stability enables distal mobility.