Comparative Analysis of Muscle Activity through Complex Stretching Exercises

Objectives The purpose of this study is to provide quantitative information related to muscle changes through a measuring device called Myoton Pro and to analyze factors affecting muscle activity through various exercise programs. Methods Through a stretching complex exercise, the vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, rectus femoris, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris were measured three times and quantified as the average value. Measurements were made by contacting the probe of the measuring device at a right angle to the muscle surface. Results Muscle tone analysis showed elevated changes except for the left muscles of the tibialis anterior (left) and biceps femoris (lateral).Muscle stiffness analysis showed elevated changes except for the left foot muscles of the rectus femoris (left foot) and biceps femoris (outside).Muscle elasticity analysis showed increased changes except for the rectus femoris (right foot) and gastrocnemius (both feet). Muscle recovery time analysis showed vastus lateralis (both feet), rectus femoris (right foot), and biceps femoris (outside foot). Except for this, there was reduced change. Conclusions Through the combined application of stretching, muscle tension, muscle stiffness, and muscle elasticity showed overall increased changes. Muscle recovery time showed an overall decrease.