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 …

An objective of a warm-up prior to an athletic event is to optimize performance. Warm-ups
are typically composed of a submaximal aerobic activity, stretching and a sport-specific …

Abstract MacDonald, GZ, Penney, MDH, Mullaley, ME, Cuconato, AL, Drake, CDJ, Behm,
DG, and Button, DC. An acute bout of self-myofascial release increases range of motion …

Purpose: Understand the effectiveness of foam rolling as a recovery tool following exercise
induced muscle damage (EIMD), analyzing: muscle soreness, dynamic and passive range …

INTRODUCTION: The benefits of preexercise muscle stretching have been recently
questioned after reports of significant poststretch reductions in force and power production …

Stretching is a common activity used by athletes, older adults, rehabilitation patients, and
anyone participating in a fitness program. While the benefits of stretching are known …

Context: Roller massagers are used as a recovery and rehabilitative tool to initiate muscle
relaxation and improve range of motion (ROM) and muscular performance. However …

Background: Foam rollers are used to mimic myofascial release techniques and have been
used by therapists, athletes, and the general public alike to increase range of motion (ROM) …

Stretching is commonly practiced before sports participation; however, effects on
subsequent performance and injury prevention are not well understood. There is an …