Highlights•Proprioceptors and what they signal.•Central nervous system processing of
proprioceptive signals.•Psychophysical experiments identifying the contribution of …

Background A number of reviews have collated information on the impact of warming-up,
physical exertion and recovery strategies on physical, subjective and physiological markers …

Objective: This study investigated the acute effects of PNF stretching on hamstring flexibility
and muscle stiffness of lower limbs between genders. Methods: 15 male and 15 female …

This study aims to compare the effects of standard warm-up versus warm-up using stretching
exercises on the physical performance of male youth soccer players. Eighty-five male soccer …

Objective To evaluate the effects of different warm-up methods on the acute effect of lower
limb explosive strength with the help of a reticulated meta-analysis system and to track the …

This study aimed to compare the acute effects of static stretching (SS) and proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on hamstrings flexibility and shear modulus …

Proper warm-up is important for facilitating peak athletic performance and reducing injury
risk; yet, warm-up procedures vary considerably amongst coaches and athletes. The …

Introduction: Flexibility seems to be an essential part of both the training and rehabilitation
processes. Several stretching techniques have been used to improve the range of motion …

Percussive therapy treatment is one form of myofascial release that has gained popularity
amongst the sport community. It has been suggested that percussive therapy treatment may …

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