Which of the following best describes the contract-relax PNF stretching technique?
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ARapid bouncing movements to increase range of motion
BContinuous tension applied by an external force
CContracting the antagonist muscle while stretching the target muscle
DIsometric contraction of the target muscle followed by relaxation and increased stretch
✓ Correct answer: D. Isometric contraction of the target muscle followed by relaxation and increased stretchThe contract-relax PNF technique involves actively contracting the target muscle isometrically for 5-6 seconds, followed by a brief relaxation period, and then moving into a deeper stretch.
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