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 …

Background Alongside its role in athletic conditioning, stretching has commonly been
integrated in warm-up routines prior to athletic performance. Numerous studies have …

The hip flexor muscles are major contributors to lumbar spine stability. Tight hip flexors can
lead to pain in the lumbar spine, and hence to an impairment in performance. Moreover …

Stretching, either prior to exercise or at the end, or both, is typically carried out by all
individuals undertaking sporting activity whether they be elite or recreational athletes. The …

Passive and active stretching techniques have been shown to increase both chronic and
acute range of motion (ROM). Acute ROM improvements can be countered by decreases in …

Simple Summary Calf muscles, including the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, are very
important for soccer players, but the benefits of soleus stretching are rarely reported. Both …

Background When recommending avoidance of static stretching prior to athletic
performance, authors and practitioners commonly refer to available systematic reviews …

Previous studies have indicated that dynamic stretching acutely improves explosive
performance, and dynamic stretching is now incorporated into warm-up protocols prior to …

This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of passive static and ballistic stretching on
maximal repetition performance during a resistance training session (RTS). Nine male …

Although static stretching (SS) is utilized during warm-up before training and competition,
the results about its effects on performance remain controversial. We examined whether …