APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Static stretching is a slow sustained stretch of the muscle, held for ____ seconds.
A
5-10 seconds
B
10-30 seconds
C
45-60 seconds
D
60-90 seconds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Static stretching (SS) is a slow-paced controlled physical activity which involves putting the body part in a comfortable position that elongates the muscle without causing pain with low force for a prolonged duration of time (usually 30 seconds).

Detailed explanation-2: -Static stretching is most often recommended for general fitness. With this type, you slowly ease into the position and hold for 10 to 30 seconds before slowly releasing the stretch. Static stretching should be performed with warm muscles, such as after a warm-up or at the end of a workout.

Detailed explanation-3: -Static stretching requires you to move a muscle as far as it can go without feeling any pain, then hold that position for 20 to 45 seconds. You should repeat static stretches two to three times each. This is a very effective way to increase flexibility.

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