Is the problem one of terminology ?
The length of the ITB/TFL can be influenced quickly by stretching the
contractile component of the myofascial unit. Few would believe CT could be
influenced over a short period of time.
The role of muscles can also be influenced quickly if there problem is a
patterning, time or sequencing problem. Adherence to length/strength
understanding can be misleading
-----Original Message-----
From: JOSEPH BEATUS <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 07 December 1998 15:55
Subject: Re: ITT stretches
>Hi all. I was somewhat amused by the inquiries re ITT stretches
>and strengthening of traps. Has anyone measured the change in
>strength of traps following exs regimens; is change in ITT band in
>the muscle or in the band? These questions may annoy some of
>you, but consider this: Dense connective tissue can tolerate
>tremendous loads per square inch, given the role of the band in
>knee ext do you really want to make it slack? The corollary
>problem is that of strengthening flat short muscle whose range is
>small, and whose function is stabilization (I'm disregarding wight
>lifters and the like). Let me suggest a simple solution (which will
>save you money by ignoring shake and bake approaches).
>Muscles that move or stabilize levers have attachments (see
>muscle testing guides, or an anatomy book). Stop and think what
>that movement is- and behold you will figure out an activity in
>supine, side lying, etc. And I mean an activity! Carry over from
>typical exercises is not guaranteed. Follow it up with antagonist
>activity since as Rood noticed many years ago, antagonistic
>activity is inhibitory, and at the same time elongation of the short
>muscle will ensue. Which leads me back to the ITT band. One
>cannot ignore the force couple function which includes the G.
>Maximus, and ultimately posture. A few minutes of so called
>stretching is not meaningful. If you think me foolish, than observe
>the amount of hours dancers put in to be flexible AND Control the
>action of a given joint, muscle. As far as stretching is concerned. I
>suggest that one obtains a nice dense connective tissue from a
>meat store, and place it under tension.( Put it in a saline solution if
>you wish), and notice when it tears! or elongates. When skiing do
>the ACLs "stretch"; the achilles heel when climbing a mountain?.
>Alteration in tissue length is in part a change in CNS and local
>spinal mechanism. The latter must be addressed to normalize
>motion (whatever that means).
>Best wishes to a happy new year.
>Joe
>
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