As a clinician,you are attempting to produce permanent elongation in a severely contracted flexor digitorum profundus tendon.Which of the following general strategies concerning treatment will be least effective in achieving permanent lengthening of the tendon?
A) Apply force slowly to decrease the stiffness of the tendon.
B) Apply a short duration force,keeping the force in the elastic range.
C) Apply enough force to cause microfailure of some fibers in the tendon.
D) Use a splint that will apply a low load to the tendon (at the beginning of the elastic range)for 3 weeks.

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Applying a short duration force in the elastic range will only produce temporary elongation and will not result in permanent lengthening of the tendon. The other options (A, C, and D) are all strategies that can contribute to permanent elongation of the tendon. Option A suggests gradually applying force to decrease the stiffness of the tendon, which can help it adapt to the new length. Option C suggests applying enough force to cause microfailure of some fibers, which can stimulate the body’s natural healing process and encourage the growth of new tissue. Option D suggests using a splint to apply a low load to the tendon for an extended period of time, which can gradually stretch the tendon and change its length over time.

As a Clinician,you Are Attempting to Produce Permanent Elongation in a Severely