Peripheral Nerve Responses to Muscle Stretching: A Systematic Review

Stretching is commonly used to increase range of motion and flexibility. Therefore, investigations are usually oriented towards the muscle-tendon unit. Limited evidence exists regarding potential effects stretching on peripheral nerves which lie within muscles. The objective this investigation will be elucidate responses stretching. A literature search was performed using following databases: Scopus, NLM Pubmed ScienceDirect. Studies protocols were retrieved for investigation. NHLBI tool quality assessment. Outcomes included nerve stiffness, displacement, pain pressure thresholds resistive torque. total 10 studies considered eligible in assessment revealed an overall “fair good” methodological across studies. All except one involved healthy participants. High heterogeneity retrieved. As a consequence stretching, stiffness (-15.6%) (-1.9kg) decreased. Nerve displacements each movement plane all deformation also frequently observed. Peripheral muscle include decreased thresholds. displacement occurs. It still unclear if reduced may lead clinical outcomes. There lack longitudinal adaptations