Stretching in relation to sports and prevention of injuries
Jensen, S.K.; Espersen, G.T.; Toft, E.; Sinkjaer, T.; Schmidt-Olsen, S.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 151(11): 672-673
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 2929038 Document Number: 346953
Stretching is a regular item in training programmes and it is employed to increase flexibility, to prevent muscle tenderness, overuse injuries and strains. Stretching is carried out by stretching muscles and connective tissue to the extreme positions of joints. A review of stretching exercises based on the literature is presented in relation to prevention of injuries. The various techniques employed are reviewed.