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 …

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

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

Background: Increased flexibility is often desirable immediately prior to sports performance.
Static stretching (SS) has historically been the main method for increasing joint range‐of …

Abstract Behara, B and Jacobson, BH. Acute effects of deep tissue foam rolling and dynamic
stretching on muscular strength, power, and flexibility in Division I linemen. J Strength Cond …

Background: Limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) has been linked to lower limb
injuries. Improving limited ankle ROM may decrease injury rates. Static stretching (SS) is …

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 …

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 …

The purpose of this study was to clarify the time course of the viscoelasticity of
gastrocnemius medialis muscle and tendon after stretching. In 11 male participants …

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 …