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What the evidence found 3 findings
Based on 10 sources:
Journal of Athletic Training peer-reviewed View
PubMed systematic review peer-reviewed View
NCBI systematic review peer-reviewed View
ResearchGate publication peer-reviewed View
Stretching intervention can prevent muscle injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis peer-reviewed View
Effects of post-exercise stretching versus no stretching on lower limb peer-reviewed View
Dynamic and static stretching on hamstring flexibility and stiffness peer-reviewed View
British Journal of Sports Medicine systematic review by McHugh & Cosgrave (2010) peer-reviewed
Washington Post news View
PubMed peer-reviewed View
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PMC (PubMed Central) peer-reviewed View
NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) institutional View
IDEA Health & Fitness institutional View
Revisiting the stretch-induced force deficit: A systematic review peer-reviewed View
Effects of short duration static stretching on jump performance peer-reviewed View
Effects of chronic static stretching interventions on jumping and sprint performance peer-reviewed View
PMC Research Article peer-reviewed View
Applied Sciences Journal peer-reviewed View
NASM Blog institutional View
PubMed study on motor unit firing properties peer-reviewed View
MDPI Applied Sciences review peer-reviewed View
Potential Effects of Dynamic Stretching on Injury Incidence of Athletes peer-reviewed View
The benefits of static stretching on health: a systematic review peer-reviewed View
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Physiopedia institutional View
Preventive Biomechanics: A Paradigm Shift with a Translational Approach peer-reviewed View
A Comprehensive Summary of Systematic Reviews on Sports Injury Prevention peer-reviewed View
Prevalence, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders peer-reviewed View
PMC article on meta-analysis heterogeneity peer-reviewed View
ResearchGate systematic review on biomechanical injury risk factors peer-reviewed View
University of Otago thesis on CrossFit injury epidemiology institutional View
ResearchGate - Neuromuscular Training and Injury Prevention in Sports peer-reviewed View
Springer Nature - Muscle Injuries in Sports peer-reviewed View
Musculoskeletal Key - Injury Prevention institutional View
Acute and Long-Term Effects of Static Stretching on Muscle peer-reviewed View
Effect Of Static And Dynamic Stretching On Muscle Tendon institutional View
The role of stretching in tendon injuries - PMC - NIH peer-reviewed View
What research hasn't answered 2 gaps
Journal of Athletic Training peer-reviewed View
PubMed systematic review peer-reviewed View
NCBI systematic review peer-reviewed View
ResearchGate publication peer-reviewed View
Stretching intervention can prevent muscle injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis peer-reviewed View
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