The most effective technique for increasing tone in an inhibited and stretch-weakened muscle is to
a. facilitate a contraction in it using resisted motion.
b. facilitate relaxation in the muscle using post-isometric relaxation.
c. apply deep tissue techniques that stretch myofascia.
d. apply pin-and-stretch techniques that elongate the muscle.
a
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