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BAcute Effects of Various Stretching Techniques on Range of Motion: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Behm DG, Alizadeh S, Daneshjoo A, et al. · 2023 · Sports Medicine - Open
REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence
Methodology
Meta-analysis
Population
RCTs and controlled trials; healthy adults
Intervention
Acute bout of static, dynamic, ballistic, or PNF stretching vs control
Findings
All stretching techniques acutely increased range of motion. Static stretching had the most consistent effect, dynamic stretching was also effective and may be preferable for warm-up, and PNF stretching produced the largest ROM gains but requires a partner; overall effect sizes were small.
Outcome measures
Joint range of motion
Limitations
Acute effects only; chronic adaptations not assessed; heterogeneity in stretching protocols.
Original source
DOI: 10.1186/s40798-023-00652-x
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