THE EFFICACY OF STRETCHING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • CARLOS ALBERTO DA SILVA

Keywords:

Exercise, Stretching, Flexibility, Injury, Performance.

Abstract

Coaches, teachers and specialists in physical activity recommend the practice of pre-exercise stretching to prevent injury. For the general population, this seems to be a good advice, because stretching seems to improve flexibility and the athletic performance. The aim of this study was to identify and justify the development of quality physical flexibility through stretching exercises and its use during physical education classes or training sessions. Methodologically, we accessed the Medline and SportDiscus databases searching for scientific reviews and experimental studies, all in English, published between 1999 and 2010. We conclude that pre-exercise stretching does not reduce injury risk and, in some sports practiced in the heating phase, does not improve the performance, on the contrary it could even hurt, but improves the rate of movement of specific articulation group or joint.

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TRABALHOS PUBLICADOS

How to Cite

THE EFFICACY OF STRETCHING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW. (2016). Fiep Bulletin - Online, 85(1). https://ojs.fiepbulletin.net/fiepbulletin/article/view/85.a1.128