Recently, there has been a shift from static stretching (SS) or proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF) stretching within a warm-up to a greater emphasis on dynamic stretching …

Stretching has long been used in many physical activities to increase range of motion (ROM)
around a joint. Stretching also has other acute effects on the neuromuscular system. For …

Background Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a type of myofascial release performed by
the individual themselves rather than by a clinician, typically using a tool. Objectives To …

Context: Foam rolling has been proposed to improve muscle function, performance, and
joint range of motion (ROM). However, whether a foam rolling protocol can be adopted as a …

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 …

The Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAT) has been widely used since its creation in 1974. The
WAT involves performing a 30 s “all-out” cycling test. The test is currently applied with some …

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 …

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of static stretching; dynamic
exercises and high volume upper extremity plyometric activity on tennis serve performance …

Previous studies have indicated that dynamic stretching acutely improves explosive
performance, and dynamic stretching is now incorporated into warm-up protocols prior to …

BACKGROUND: The self-myofascial technique is a new exercise modality that is thought to
improve muscular performance and restore soft tissue. However, there are limited empirical …