Gain a well-rounded understanding of the principles underlying stretching and flexibility with
the updated third edition of Science of Flexibility. This practical text includes illustrated …

Stretching is a fundamentally important part of sport and exercise, playing a role in
improving performance, and preventing injury and rehabilitation, but its scientific …

This article addresses the medical, scientific, and practical aspects of stretching. Sections
include information on the physiology of flexibility and stretching, stretching versus warm-up …

An updated edition of the best-selling guide on the science of effective stretching—with
detailed anatomical illustrations and guidance on proper form, sports injury recovery, and …

" This new edition of Sport Stretch is a complete guide to flexibility for both weekend warriors
and elite competitors. It features more stretches than the first edition, a new user-friendly …

Get on the path to increased flexibility and improved muscular strength! With more than
450,000 copies sold worldwide, Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for …

Flexibility refers to the intrinsic properties of body tissues that determine maximal joint range
of motion without causing injury. For many years, flexibility has been classified by the …

This chapter summarizes what is known about the performance and injury-prevention
benefits of warm-up and flexibility. It explains the difference between warm-up and stretching …

The current document addresses i) the biomechanics of stretching, ii) the effect of stretching
on injury risk, and iii) the effect of stretching on performance, while it does not address the …

The target article about stretch-shortening cycles was triggered by controversies on this topic
among biomechanists and exercise physiologists and by the difficulties in relating …