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BLong-term static stretching and muscle stiffness
Takeuchi K, Nakamura M, Konrad A, Mizuno T · 2023 · Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 33(8):1294-1306
REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence
Methodology
Systematic review with meta-analysis
Findings
Sustained stretching programmes over time are associated with a reduction in muscle stiffness.
Practical conclusion for REZA
Mobility is a trainable quality that takes time. A few stretches before training is a different thing from a mobility programme.
Original source
DOI: 10.1111/sms.14402 · PMID: 37231582
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