When a Patient Is Involved in a Stretching Program, It

Multiple Choice

When a patient is involved in a stretching program, it is recommended that you:

A) Strengthen the muscle to be stretched in order to convert nondistensible, noncontractile tissue to easily distensible contractile tissue.
B) Avoid strengthening the muscle that has been stretched because it is easier to achieve elongation when the muscle is weak.
C) Avoid active exercises for warm-up prior to stretching because it may increase excitability of the muscle tissue and prevent relaxation during stretching.
D) Warm up the tissues to be stretched by engaging in light-intensity active exercise or using therapeutic heat prior to stretching.