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 …

Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement
dysfunction. YouÕll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical techniqueÑin-depth …

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

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of a single static, ballistic, or
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercise on the various muscle …

Various theories have been proposed to explain increases in muscle extensibility observed
after intermittent stretching. Most of these theories advocate a mechanical increase in length …

After obesity rates in youth reached alarming rates, public health officials recognized the
need for specific physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents. Numerous health …

We applied a meta‐analytical approach to derive a robust estimate of the acute effects of pre‐
exercise static stretching (SS) on strength, power, and explosive muscular performance. A …

Dynamic stretching (DS) is often performed during warm-up to help avoid hamstring muscle
injuries, increase joint flexibility, and optimize performance. We examined the effects of DS …

Stretching exercises to increase the range of motion (ROM) of joints have been used by
sports coaches and medical professionals for improving performance and rehabilitation. The …