Background Although it is known that resistance training can be as effective as stretch
training to increase joint range of motion, to date no comprehensive meta-analysis has …

The use of dynamic stretching as a replacement for static stretching in the warm-up is
widespread based on the reports of static stretching-induced performance impairments …

Key Points The meta-analysis on joint range of motion (ROM) increases revealed a small
effect size in favor of an acute bout of stretching compared to the control condition. Subgroup …

Background Long-term stretching of human skeletal muscles increases joint range of motion
through altered stretch perception and decreased resistance to stretch. There is also some …

Background There is evidence that high-volume static stretching training of the lower limbs
can increase the range of motion (ROM) while decreasing muscles stiffness. However, to …

Background Acute improvement in range of motion (ROM) is a widely reported effect of
stretching and foam rolling, which is commonly explained by changes in pain threshold …

Purpose Muscle, tendon, and muscle–tendon unit (MTU) stiffness as well as passive peak
torque (PPT) or delayed stretching pain sensation are typical explanatory approaches for …

The utility of flexibility as a standard component of physical fitness has recently been
questioned, sparking a heated debate among scientists. More specifically, it has recently …

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 …

Whereas prolonged static stretching (SS:> 60-seconds per muscle) can increase range of
motion (ROM) for up to 2-hours, it can also decrease maximal voluntary isometric contraction …