Time is considered a primary barrier to exercise adherence. Therefore, developing time-
efficient resistance training (RT) strategies that optimize muscular adaptations is of primary …

Background Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a new technique that has
been known to be effective in reducing muscle tightness in athletics. However, little is known …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine the time course of changes in the
range of motion and muscle-tendon unit stiffness of the hamstrings after two different …

Abstract Thomas, E, Ficarra, S, Nunes, JP, Paoli, A, Bellafiore, M, Palma, A, and Bianco, A.
Does stretching training influence muscular strength? A systematic review with meta …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the duration of high-intensity static
stretching on flexibility and strength in the hamstrings. Methods Fourteen healthy males …

Recommendations for prescribing stretching exercises are regularly updated. It appears that
coaches progressively follow the published guidelines, but the real stretching practices of …

Evidence for the effectiveness of acute and chronic stretching for improving range of motion
is extensive. Improved flexibility can positively impact performances in activities of daily …

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 …

Over the last decade, acute increases in range of motion (ROM) in response to foam rolling
(FR) have been frequently reported. Compared to stretching, FR-induced ROM increases …

This randomized crossover counterbalanced study investigated, in recreational runners, the
acute effects of pre-exercise stretching on physiological and metabolic responses …