Background Long-term static stretching as well as foam rolling training can increase a joint's
range of motion (ROM). However, to date, it is not clear which method is the most effective …

The mechanisms underlying range of motion enhancements via flexibility training discussed
in the literature show high heterogeneity in research methodology and study findings. In …

Sports participation is one of the most popular forms of physical activity among youngsters.
This study aimed to examine the changes in the estimated body composition, strength, and …

Background Stretching has garnered significant attention in sports sciences, resulting in
numerous studies. However, there is no comprehensive overview on investigation of …

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults is a risk factor for many
chronic diseases and death. In addition, obesity among children and adolescents has …

In sports, balance ability has been related to game performance and injury prevention. This
study's aims were twofold:(1) to analyze the balance performance of adolescent soccer …

The lockdown period has led to a decline in physical activity and fitness among students
with increasingly embraced sedentary behaviour. This study aimed to assess the physical …

El propósito del estudio es aumentar el nivel de flexibilidad en niños de 9 a 10 años en las
clases de educación física en la escuela. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuasiexperimental …

Optimally developed body composition and motor skills make an important contribution to
increasing quality of life and also determine sports performance. The aim of this study was to …

Stretching is primarily used to improve flexibility [208, 210], decrease stiffness of the
muscletendon unit [110, 361] or reduce risk of injury [29, 40, 44]. However, using prolonged …