1
Q
what are the structural adaptations for muscle and connective tissue
A
- Increase resting length
- Increase elasticity
2
Q
what is the functional effect of increased resting length of muscle and connective tissue
A
- increase RoM around a joint
- muscles spindles adapt to the increased length, reducing the stretch reflex stimulus
3
Q
what is the functional effect of increased elasticity of muscle and connective tissue
A
- Increased potential for static and dynamic flexibility
- decreased inhibition from the antagonist
- Increase stretch reflex on the antagonist.
