Exploratory factor analysis for differentiating sensory and mechanical variables related to muscle-tendon unit elongation

Conclusion This result supports the literature wherein two main hypotheses (mechanical and sensory theories) have been suggested to describe the adaptations of the MTU to stretching exercises. Contrary to some studies, in the present investigation torqueMAX was significantly correlated with the variables of the mechanical theory rather than those of the sensory theory. Therefore, a new approach was proposed to explain the behavior of the torqueMAX during stretching exercises.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research