Table 2. Structural parameters immediately (0 min) and 5 min after 3 min of stretching (MS = muscle stiffness; PTS = passive tendon stiffness; ATS = active tendon stiffness.
| Rest Interval |
|
MS (N/mm)§ |
PTS (N/mm) |
ATS (N/mm) |
| 0 min |
pre |
14.33 ± 9.82 |
20.89 ± 18.61 |
45.96 ± 17.34 |
| post |
10.63 ± 7.49* |
18.34 ± 18.04 |
44.59 ± 19.75 |
| 5 min |
pre |
16.61 ± 17.92 |
18.13 ± 18.04 |
44.26 ± 16.23 |
| post |
10.80 ± 13.31* |
18.81 ± 24.66 |
45.21 ± 24.05 |
Mean ± SD.§ = overall significant effect (Friedman test),* = significant difference between the pre- and post-measurements within the condition (0 min/5 min).
