Which type of stretching relies on reciprocal inhibition to facilitate muscle lengthening?

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APNF stretching
BPassive stretching
CBallistic stretching
DActive stretching

✓ Correct answer: D. Active stretching Active stretching relies on reciprocal inhibition, a neurophysiological principle where the antagonist muscle relaxes when the agonist contracts. This allows for more effective lengthening of the target muscle.

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