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MUSCLE STRETCHING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- muscle-tendon vibration
1, record 1, English, muscle%2Dtendon%20vibration
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MTV 2, record 1, English, MTV
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- muscle tendon vibration 3, record 1, English, muscle%20tendon%20vibration
correct, noun
- MTV 4, record 1, English, MTV
correct, noun
- MTV 4, record 1, English, MTV
- musculotendinous vibration 2, record 1, English, musculotendinous%20vibration
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Muscle–tendon vibration(MTV) was first introduced as an experimental tool to probe proprioception and neuromuscular physiology by mechanically stimulating muscle proprioceptors through a cyclic stretching of the muscle–tendon complex.... When applied continuously over several minutes, MTV often induces a reduction in maximal voluntary force, along with decreased spinal excitability and increased cortical activity... Repeated exposure over days or weeks has also been shown to improve strength, postural control and functional capacity in both healthy individuals and clinical populations(e. g., stroke or neurological disorders), highlighting the potential of MTV in rehabilitation and performance contexts... 2, record 1, English, - muscle%2Dtendon%20vibration
Record 1, Key term(s)
- musculo-tendinous vibration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vibration musculo-tendineuse
1, record 1, French, vibration%20musculo%2Dtendineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VMT 2, record 1, French, VMT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vibration musculo-tendineuse (VMT) est une nouvelle avenue pour la prise en charge des troubles proprioceptifs. Cette méthode de neurostimulation active les fuseaux neuromusculaires et permet d'induire, en l'absence de vision, une illusion de mouvement cohérente avec l'étirement du groupe musculaire vibré (p. ex. la vibration des muscles fléchisseurs reproduit une extension). 3, record 1, French, - vibration%20musculo%2Dtendineuse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vibration musculotendineuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Body Movements (Sports)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- muscle stretching
1, record 2, English, muscle%20stretching
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stretching 2, record 2, English, stretching
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of doing a series of precise body movements to increase the length of muscle fibre and improve flexibility. 3, record 2, English, - muscle%20stretching
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mouvements du corps (Sports)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gymnastique d'étirement
1, record 2, French, gymnastique%20d%27%C3%A9tirement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- stretching 2, record 2, French, stretching
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gymnastique douce fondée sur des étirements des fibres musculaires à des fins d'assouplissement, de préparation ou d'entretien physiques, de récupération de l'effort, ou de relaxation. 1, record 2, French, - gymnastique%20d%27%C3%A9tirement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gymnastique d'étirement : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 30 juin 2009. 3, record 2, French, - gymnastique%20d%27%C3%A9tirement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Movimientos del cuerpo (Deportes)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estiramiento
1, record 2, Spanish, estiramiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ear, Nose and Larynx (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cricothyroid muscle
1, record 3, English, cricothyroid%20muscle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- musculus cricothyroideus 2, record 3, English, musculus%20cricothyroideus
Latin
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cricothyroid muscle, for example, participates in the control of pitch by increasing the longitudinal tension(stretching) of the vocal folds. 3, record 3, English, - cricothyroid%20muscle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Oreille, nez et larynx (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- muscle crico-thyroïdien
1, record 3, French, muscle%20crico%2Dthyro%C3%AFdien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- musculus cricothyroideus 1, record 3, French, musculus%20cricothyroideus
Latin
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muscle qui se rapporte aux cartilages cricoïde et thyroïde. 1, record 3, French, - muscle%20crico%2Dthyro%C3%AFdien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oreja, nariz y laringe (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- músculo cricotiroideo
1, record 3, Spanish, m%C3%BAsculo%20cricotiroideo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El músculo cricotiroideo, por ejemplo, participa en el control de la agudeza de tono al reforzar la tensión longitudinal (estiramiento) de las cuerdas vocales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - m%C3%BAsculo%20cricotiroideo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- myotatic
1, record 4, English, myotatic
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... induced by stretching or extending a muscle. 1, record 4, English, - myotatic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- myotatique
1, record 4, French, myotatique
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui est provoqué par l'étirement d'un muscle. 1, record 4, French, - myotatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physiotherapy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stretching with ice
1, record 5, English, stretching%20with%20ice
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The results of our investigation suggest that the application of ice may provide enhanced short-term improvements in hamstring flexibility over heat or stretching alone. Further research is necessary to investigate the possible mechanisms for these improvements and to determine whether similar results can be obtained with other muscle groups. 1, record 5, English, - stretching%20with%20ice
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physiothérapie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étirement avec glace
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tirement%20avec%20glace
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Suggestion d'une spécialiste d'un hôpital de la région. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9tirement%20avec%20glace
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- stretch reflex
1, record 6, English, stretch%20reflex
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- myotatic reflex 1, record 6, English, myotatic%20reflex
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reflex contraction of a muscle as a result of stretching it. 1, record 6, English, - stretch%20reflex
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réflexe d'étirement
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20d%27%C3%A9tirement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- réflexe myotatique 1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20myotatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contraction réflexe d'un muscle, consécutive à son (propre) étirement. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20d%27%C3%A9tirement
Record 6, Key term(s)
- réflexe de Liddell et Sherrington
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ballistic stretching
1, record 7, English, ballistic%20stretching
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ballistic stretching uses the momentum of a moving body or a limb in an attempt to force it beyond its normal range of motion. This is stretching, or "warming up", by bouncing into (or out of) a stretched position, using the stretched muscles as a spring which pulls you out of the stretched position. ... Do not confuse dynamic stretching with ballistic stretching! Dynamic stretching consists of controlled leg and arm swings that take you (gently!) to the limits of your range of motion. Ballistic stretches involve trying to force a part of the body beyond its range of motion. In dynamic stretches, there are no bounces or "jerky" movements. 2, record 7, English, - ballistic%20stretching
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ballistic Stretching : the old "bounce, bounce, bounce" stretches that actually make the muscles shorter and tighter by activating the stretch reflex. These have been found to contribute to the risk of small muscle tears, soreness and injury. They are not recommended. 3, record 7, English, - ballistic%20stretching
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
CAUTION: Never bounce when stretching (called ballistic stretching). This increases your chances of incurring injury! 4, record 7, English, - ballistic%20stretching
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- technique du mouvement balistique
1, record 7, French, technique%20du%20mouvement%20balistique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technique du mouvement balistique: Ce sont des mouvements lancés ou avec rebond ou encore avec temps de ressort. On essaie de produire une secousse afin de forçer l'allongement du muscle. Cette méthode est dangereuse car elle cause des micro-traumatismes au niveau des fibres musculaires. Ceux qui sont souples peuvent en tirer des bénéfices. Les personnes raides n'en tireront aucun bénéfice ! 1, record 7, French, - technique%20du%20mouvement%20balistique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-06-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stretch reflex
1, record 8, English, stretch%20reflex
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- myotatic reflex 2, record 8, English, myotatic%20reflex
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reflex contraction of a muscle induced by stretching it, as occurs in the deep tendon reflexes. 1, record 8, English, - stretch%20reflex
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- réflexe myotatique
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20myotatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contraction réflexe d'un muscle, provoquée par son étirement. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20myotatique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo miotático
1, record 8, Spanish, reflejo%20miot%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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