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 …

Key Points The meta-analysis on joint range of motion (ROM) increases revealed a small
effect size in favor of an acute bout of stretching compared to the control condition. Subgroup …

Foam rolling (FR) is a new and popular technique for increasing range of motion. While
there are a few studies that demonstrate increased performance measures after an acute …

Knee extension and hip flexion range of motion (ROM) and functional performance of the
hamstrings are of great importance in many sports. The aim of this study was to investigate if …

Background There is evidence that high-volume static stretching training of the lower limbs
can increase the range of motion (ROM) while decreasing muscles stiffness. However, to …

Background Acute improvement in range of motion (ROM) is a widely reported effect of
stretching and foam rolling, which is commonly explained by changes in pain threshold …

A single bout of foam rolling (FR) can acutely increase joint range of motion (ROM) without
detrimental effects on subsequent muscle performance. Similarly, long-term FR training can …

Static stretching (SS) and dynamic stretching (DS) in combination with foam rolling (FR)
have been attracting attention as warm-up routines in sports. However, the combined and …

Although it is well known that foam rolling (FR) of the lower extremities can increase the
range of motion (ROM) of a joint while likely having no detrimental effect on muscle …

Objective Stretching is performed with numerous purposes in multiple settings such as
prevention, rehabilitation, fitness training and sports. Its patterns of use substantially depend …