stretching
Sign in to saveAlso known as stretching exercise, muscle stretching exercise, muscle stretching exercises
thumb|Samira Mustafaeva, Russian rhythmic gymnast thumb|A stretching Siberian tiger
Research
98,136 papers- A review of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on performance.European journal of applied physiology · 2011
- Chronic effects of stretching on range of motion with consideration of potential moderating variables: A systematic review with meta-analysis.Journal of sport and health science · 2024
- The effect of time and frequency of static stretching on flexibility of the hamstring muscles.Physical therapy · 1997
- Effect of a novel stretching technique on shoulder range of motion in overhead athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficits: a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2021
- Non-local acute stretching effects on strength performance in healthy young adults.European journal of applied physiology · 2021
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Encyclopedic overview
14 sectionsContents
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Types of stretches
- Dynamic stretching
- Static stretching
- Effects of stretching
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Reducing injury risk
- Muscle soreness
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Samira Mustafaeva, Russian rhythmic gymnast thumb|A stretching Siberian tiger
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately expanded and flexed in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps and to improve function in daily activities by increasing range of motion.
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