Despite a voluminous body of research devoted to sprint training, our understanding of the
training process leading to a world-class sprint performance is limited. The objective of this …

Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …

Foam rolling is thought to improve muscular performance and flexibility as well as to
alleviate muscle fatigue and soreness. For this reason, foam rolling has become a popular …

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 …

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 …

The use of dynamic stretching as a replacement for static stretching in the warm-up is
widespread based on the reports of static stretching-induced performance impairments …

Purpose Stretching and foam rolling are common warm-up exercises and can acutely
increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint. However, possible differences in the …

Dynamic stretching (DS) is often performed during warm-up to help avoid hamstring muscle
injuries, increase joint flexibility, and optimize performance. We examined the effects of DS …

Evidence for performance decrements following prolonged static stretching (SS) has led to a
paradigm shift in stretching routines within a warm-up. Rather than SS, dynamic stretching …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 4 weeks of soleus stretching on
ankle flexibility and dynamic balance, as well as selected monitoring and performance tests …