Recently, there has been a shift from static stretching (SS) or proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF) stretching within a warm-up to a greater emphasis on dynamic stretching …

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 …

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 …

Context: Roller massagers are used as a recovery and rehabilitative tool to initiate muscle
relaxation and improve range of motion (ROM) and muscular performance. However …

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 …

Introduction Hamstring injuries are one of the most common types of damage in sports.
Insufficient flexibility and high stiffness are important reasons for it. Stretching is often used in …

This randomized cross-over study examined the effects of typical static and dynamic
stretching warm-up protocols on repeated-sprint performance. Thirteen young female …

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

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

Purpose There are conflicts in the literature concerning the crossover or non-local effects of
stretching. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether static (SS) and dynamic (DS) …