Stretching combined with repetitive small length changes of the plantar flexor muscles enhances their passive extensibility for longer duration than conventional static stretching, while not compromising strength
Naoki Ikeda, Takayuki Inami, Yasuo Kawakami
Local vibration stretching improves muscle extensibility without reducing strength and maintains flexibility longer than static stretching.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2018 · PreprintPhysiology