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 …

It is well known that prolonged passive muscle stretch reduces maximal muscle force
production. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that adaptations occurring …

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of three different stretching
protocols on balance, agility, reaction time and movement time of the upper limbs …

This chapter summarizes what is known about the performance and injury-prevention
benefits of warm-up and flexibility. It explains the difference between warm-up and stretching …

Purpose The objective of this study is to investigate the acute effects of static stretching (SS)
on muscle hardness of the gastrocnemius medialis (MG) and gastrocnemius lateralis (LG) …

This study investigated the acute effects of static stretching (SS) on shear elastic modulus as
an index of muscle hardness and muscle stiffness and the relationship between change in …

The minimum time required for Static stretching (SS) to change the passive properties of the
muscle–tendon unit (MTU), as well as the association between these passive properties …

Purpose We investigated the effects of plantarflexor static stretching of different intensities on
the medial gastrocnemius (GAS) shear elastic modulus, GAS fascicle length and ankle …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of dynamic stretching on the passive
biomechanical properties and isometric muscle strength of the knee flexors. Fourteen …

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 …