Background The current literature on the chronic effects of static stretching (SS) exercises on
muscle strength and power is unclear and controversial. Objective We aimed to examine the …

Whereas a variety of pre-exercise activities have been incorporated as part of a “warm-up”
prior to work, combat, and athletic activities for millennia, the inclusion of static stretching …

Spasticity is one of the most frequent and disabling clinical manifestations of patients with
stroke. In clinical practice, stretching is the most widely used physiotherapeutic intervention …

Passive and active stretching techniques have been shown to increase both chronic and
acute range of motion (ROM). Acute ROM improvements can be countered by decreases in …

The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence on the outcomes of using
different intensities of static stretching on range of motion (ROM) and strength. PubMed, Web …

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 …

Background When recommending avoidance of static stretching prior to athletic
performance, authors and practitioners commonly refer to available systematic reviews …

Context: Although stretching exercises are commonly used in clinical and athletic practice,
there is a lack of evidence regarding the methodological variables that guide the …

Background Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching at low intensities has
been rarely investigated. Previous studies have shown that hamstring flexibility after …

Background and Purpose While there is limited evidence supporting the use of soft tissue
mobilization techniques for Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS), synonymous with …