The effects of stretching on the flexibility, muscle performance and functionality of institutionalized older women

Stretching has been widely used to increase the range of motion. We assessed the effects of a stretching program on muscle-tendon length, flexibility, torque, and activities of daily living of institutionalized older women. Inclusion/exclusion criteria were according to Mini-Mental State Examination...

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Main Authors: D. Gallon, A.L.F. Rodacki, S.G. Hernandez, B. Drabovski, T. Outi, L.R. Bittencourt, A.R.S. Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2011-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2011000300009&lng=en&tlng=en