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Stretching mice passively over time might help reduce the activity of genes that break down muscle and block muscle growth, suggesting it could help protect against muscle loss.
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Efficacy of passive repetitive stretching of skeletal muscle on myofiber hypertrophy and genetic suppression on MAFbx, MuRF1, and myostatin
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2021 DecThe study tested gentle, repeated stretching in mice and found it reduced levels of genes that break down muscle and block growth, which supports the claim.
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