Table 1.
Changes in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, passive resistive torque, and musculotendinous stiffness before and after stretching.
| Condition | Before | After | % Change | Effect Size | Interaction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROM (°) | INT | 35.0 ± 7.0 | 38.1 ± 7.8 a,b | 8.6 | 0.42 | p < 0.01 |
| CON | 34.2 ± 6.8 | 36.7 ± 7.3 a,b | 7.2 | 0.36 | ||
| PRT (Nm) | INT | 35.7 ± 13.5 | 31.1 ± 11.9 a,b | −12.7 | 0.37 | p < 0.01 |
| CON | 35.6 ± 13.5 | 31.8 ± 12.3 a,b | −10.7 | 0.30 | ||
| MTS (Nm/°) | INT | 1.7 ± 0.6 | 1.5 ± 0.6 a | −8.8 | 0.26 | p = 0.99 |
| CON | 1.7 ± 0.6 | 1.6 ± 0.6 a | −8.4 | 0.27 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD. a Significant difference between before and after stretching. b Significant difference between INT and CON.