In order to prevent injury to the Achilles tendon, it is recommended to stretch with both the knee extended and with it flexed 15-30 degrees. Why?
A) The knee needs to be extended and bent to allow the superficial and deep aspect of the Achilles tendon to be stretched.
B) The knee needs to be extended and bent to allow the superficial and deep compartments of the lower leg to be stretched.
C) The knee needs to be extended and bent to allow both static and dynamic stretching of the involved muscle groups.
D) The knee needs to be extended and bent to allow full dorsiflexion at the ankle.
E) The knee needs to be extended and bent to allow stretching of both the gastrocnemius and the soleus.

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Stretching with the knee extended targets the gastrocnemius muscle, which crosses both the knee and ankle joints, while bending the knee targets the soleus muscle, which only crosses the ankle joint. Both muscles contribute to the Achilles tendon.

In Order to Prevent Injury to the Achilles Tendon, It