Resistance training induces improvements in range of motion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Alizadeh, A Daneshjoo, A Zahiri, SH Anvar… - Sports Medicine, 2023‏ - Springer
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 …

Acute effects of various stretching techniques on range of motion: A systematic review with meta-analysis

DG Behm, S Alizadeh, A Daneshjoo, SH Anvar… - Sports medicine …, 2023‏ - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Chronic effects of stretching on range of motion with consideration of potential moderating variables: a systematic review with meta-analysis

A Konrad, S Alizadeh, A Daneshjoo, SH Anvar… - Journal of sport and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Background It is well known that stretch training can induce prolonged increases in joint
range of motion (ROM). However, to date more information is needed regarding which …

Potential effects of dynamic stretching on injury incidence of athletes: a narrative review of risk factors

DG Behm, S Alizadeh, A Daneshjoo, A Konrad - Sports Medicine, 2023‏ - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Strength training versus stretching for improving range of motion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J Afonso, R Ramirez-Campillo, J Moscão, T Rocha… - Healthcare, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
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Muscle architecture adaptations to static stretching training: a systematic review with meta-analysis

I Panidi, O Donti, A Konrad, PC Dinas, G Terzis… - Sports medicine …, 2023‏ - Springer
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 …

Foam rolling training effects on range of motion: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Konrad, M Nakamura, M Tilp, O Donti, DG Behm - Sports Medicine, 2022‏ - Springer
Background A single foam-rolling exercise can acutely increase the range of motion (ROM)
of a joint. However, to date the adaptational effects of foam-rolling training over several …

A comparison of a single bout of stretching or foam rolling on range of motion in healthy adults

A Konrad, M Nakamura, FK Paternoster, M Tilp… - European Journal of …, 2022‏ - Springer
Purpose Stretching and foam rolling are common warm-up exercises and can acutely
increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint. However, possible differences in the …

Revisiting the 'Whys' and 'Hows' of the Warm-Up: are we asking the right questions?

J Afonso, J Brito, E Abade, G Rendeiro-Pinho… - Sports Medicine, 2024‏ - Springer
The warm-up is considered beneficial for increasing body temperature, stimulating the
neuromuscular system and overall preparing the athletes for the demands of training …

[HTML][HTML] Revisiting the stretch-induced force deficit: A systematic review with multilevel meta-analysis of acute effects: Revisiting the stretch-induced force deficit

K Warneke, LH Lohmann - Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Background When recommending avoidance of static stretching prior to athletic
performance, authors and practitioners commonly refer to available systematic reviews …