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.

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It is important to warm up the tissues to be stretched before beginning the stretching program. This can be achieved through light-intensity active exercise or therapeutic heat. Warming up helps to increase blood flow and prepares the tissues for stretching, reducing the risk of injury. Strengthening the muscle to be stretched may be beneficial in certain cases, but it is not a general recommendation for all stretching programs. Avoiding active exercises for warm-up prior to stretching is also not recommended as it may increase excitability of muscle tissue and prevent relaxation during stretching.

When a Patient Is Involved in a Stretching Program, It