Stretching has long been used in many physical activities to increase range of motion (ROM)
around a joint. Stretching also has other acute effects on the neuromuscular system. For …

An objective of a warm-up prior to an athletic event is to optimize performance. Warm-ups
are typically composed of a submaximal aerobic activity, stretching and a sport-specific …

The effects of static stretching (StS) on subsequent strength and power activities has been
one of the most debated topics in sport science literature over the past decades. The aim of …

Stretching is commonly practiced before sports participation; however, effects on
subsequent performance and injury prevention are not well understood. There is an …

Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) in human skeletal muscle gives unique possibilities to study
normal and fatigued muscle function. The in vivo force measurement systems, buckle …

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Whereas a variety of pre-exercise activities have been incorporated as part of a “warm-up”
prior to work, combat, and athletic activities for millennia, the inclusion of static stretching …

Background: Limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) has been linked to lower limb
injuries. Improving limited ankle ROM may decrease injury rates. Static stretching (SS) is …

Objective: The purpose of this article was to evaluate the clinical and basic science evidence
surrounding the hypothesis that stretching improves performance. Data Sources and …

Context: Stretching is commonly used as a technique for injury prevention in the clinical
setting. Our findings may improve the understanding of the neuromuscular responses to …