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 …

Background In team sports, it is imperative that the warm-up improves acute explosive
performance. However, the exact strategies, methods, and consequences of different warm …

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 …

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 …

Stretching long has been commonplace in the training programs of recreational and
competitive athletes. Its role in performance enhancement has been debated. This review …

Abstract Haddad, M, Dridi, A, Chtara, M, Chaouachi, A, Wong, DP, Behm, D, and Chamari, K.
Static stretching can impair explosive performance for at least 24 hours. J Strength Cond …

Background Alongside its role in athletic conditioning, stretching has commonly been
integrated in warm-up routines prior to athletic performance. Numerous studies have …

Abstract Fernandez-Fernandez, J, García-Tormo, V, Santos-Rosa, FJ, Teixeira, AS,
Nakamura, FY, Granacher, U, and Sanz-Rivas, D. The effect of a neuromuscular vs. dynamic …

No studies have analysed the acute effects of the FIFA 11+ and Harmoknee warm-up
programmes on major physical performance measures. The aim of this study was to analyse …

The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of different volumes of a dynamic
stretching routine on vertical jump (VJ) performance, flexibility and muscular endurance …