December 2004 PMID 15233597

Stretching and injury prevention: an obscure relationship.

Erik Witvrouw, Nele Mahieu, Lieven Danneels, Peter McNair

Mentions

39
Peak: 2 in Jan 2020
across 5 sources since Jan 2020

Extended reach

32,164
potential audience

Total likes

46

Video views

3,510

Mentions per month

Jan 2020 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a nuanced understanding of the article's findings, with posts highlighting that scientific research on stretching and injury prevention is mixed and activity-dependent. The tone varies from supportive skepticism to evidence-based analysis, with phrases like 'no conclusive statements' and references to specific studies reinforcing a serious and informed engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the inconsistency of research findings and the lack of a clear link between stretching and injury prevention, with some posts emphasizing that the scientific evidence is inconclusive or varies by activity.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show high interest by citing specific studies, questioning common beliefs, and referencing scientific articles and data, indicating a deep engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively analyze the research, mention personal experiences, and reference specific scientific sources, demonstrating thoughtful and meaningful engagement beyond surface-level comments.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations seem to aim at challenging misconceptions and informing practice, suggesting a moderate influence on perceptions about stretching, though no immediate call to action or widespread change is evident.

Abstract in brief

  • Stretching is believed to improve performance and reduce injuries, but research findings are inconsistent and there is no clear scientific consensus.
  • The effectiveness of stretching for injury prevention may depend on the type of sport, especially those involving high-intensity stretch-shortening cycles like soccer and football, where flexible muscles can better absorb and release elastic energy.
  • Recent studies suggest that stretching can increase the compliance of tendons, which might be particularly important for injury prevention in sports requiring rapid and high-force movements.]

Top posts

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Erwin Seguia
@erwinseguiapt · X

@nbcsportsjack @DanReprime @AdamSchefter And here, because trolling is more coming to a table with very poor correlations and little to back it up: PMID: 15233597 DOI: 10.2165/00007256-200434070-00003 I am not trolling you, I’ve got experience in the field, and I’ll call out misinformation when it happens. https://t.co/KXfVD3mO6K

Mar 20, 2022 · 9 likes · 236 followers View post →
Morgan Sterling
@mjs532 · X

This article states that stretching before exercise might have varying effects on performance depending on the type of activity performed. Stretching has been shown to increase total energy that tendons absorb and might help in explosive sports. https://t.co/2zbYmroiwh #PT582 #SN

Jan 23, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 16 followers View post →
Gary Basin
@garybasin · X

@FiSurgi ya turns out it depends on the type of activity https://t.co/DokEh0fdAL

Mar 4, 2024 · 1 like · 12,127 followers View post →
Deirdre Andres
@DeirdreAndres · X

@SteveOnSpeed https://t.co/zDRai8yc2A And a lot of substantiating evidence since...

Nov 29, 2020 · 1 like · 229 followers View post →
Chris Armstrong
@c_arm4 · X

@SN_Ohio @MoreForYou_CLE He’s actually right about stretching https://t.co/lKlN0lRGNG

Aug 17, 2022 · 1 like · 166 followers View post →
Claudio Nuñez
@Claudio_Nz · X

@GonzaloRMDT Totalmente! Siempre me dijeron q me iba a lesionar que no iba a poder dormir del dolor post entreno no se que todo falopa. Jamas me paso nada. https://t.co/rE28niEyPc

May 16, 2022 · 1 like · 131 followers View post →

All mentions

Benjo
@Benjoo97 · X

@TheEliad @InTheLabBrand An actual science based article about stretching and preventing injuries. Its not about having one, but you will learn something about strecthing, probably more than you have learned :) https://t.co/bryGFoniSi

May 7, 2025 · 45 followers View post →
Tundrawalker⍟⍟
@tundrawalker00 · X

@RobDemovsky Might want to just stick to talking to Jobu. https://t.co/6j6P1TAjt9

May 5, 2024 · 26 followers View post →
Gary Basin
@garybasin · X

@FiSurgi ya turns out it depends on the type of activity https://t.co/DokEh0fdAL

Mar 4, 2024 · 1 like · 12,127 followers View post →
Ketogenic European
@Ketogenic_EU · X

@bfhhealth @muscleforlife https://t.co/epR0asdr0j

May 18, 2023 · 1,024 followers View post →
Coach Cane
@realcoachcane · X

More on the lack of correlation between stretching and injury prevention . https://t.co/HKLWK0AZXj

Mar 6, 2023 · 9,340 followers View post →
Mike Garrigan4 “Kindred Spirits”
@MikeGarrigan4 · X

@ZacStevensDNVR https://t.co/RKOZTHIAqD

Nov 23, 2022 · 360 followers View post →
Fabien Marry
@Fabien_UX · X

@myddelton @sjors “no scientifically based prescription for stretching exercises exists and no conclusive statements can be made about the relationship of stretching and athletic injuries” https://t.co/CPIrwYxduG

Sep 22, 2022 · 2,583 followers View post →
Chris Armstrong
@c_arm4 · X

@SN_Ohio @MoreForYou_CLE He’s actually right about stretching https://t.co/lKlN0lRGNG

Aug 17, 2022 · 1 like · 166 followers View post →
Claudio Nuñez
@Claudio_Nz · X

@GonzaloRMDT Totalmente! Siempre me dijeron q me iba a lesionar que no iba a poder dormir del dolor post entreno no se que todo falopa. Jamas me paso nada. https://t.co/rE28niEyPc

May 16, 2022 · 1 like · 131 followers View post →
Erwin Seguia
@erwinseguiapt · X

@nbcsportsjack @DanReprime @AdamSchefter And here, because trolling is more coming to a table with very poor correlations and little to back it up: PMID: 15233597 DOI: 10.2165/00007256-200434070-00003 I am not trolling you, I’ve got experience in the field, and I’ll call out misinformation when it happens. https://t.co/KXfVD3mO6K

Mar 20, 2022 · 9 likes · 236 followers View post →
Starki
@Miguelblar · X

@andresardinero @RamonNogueras @rpascualverdu @gabrysucks https://t.co/G1d7f0amlU

Jan 27, 2021 · 71 followers View post →
caroline cantera
@CanteraCaroline · X

https://t.co/fzELoiEEYJ #PT582 #MC

Jan 21, 2021 · 33 followers View post →
Deirdre Andres
@DeirdreAndres · X

@SteveOnSpeed https://t.co/zDRai8yc2A And a lot of substantiating evidence since...

Nov 29, 2020 · 1 like · 229 followers View post →
Joshua Ortegon
@JoshuaOrtegon · X

Myth: “Stretching prevents injuries”. https://t.co/uJQPmtcG6Y

Aug 29, 2020 · 1,608 followers View post →
S Shin
@sdamkilde · X

https://t.co/EnZsyMK1Es

Jul 19, 2020 · 391 followers View post →
NAUPT582
@NAUPT582 · X

RT @mjs532: This article states that stretching before exercise might have varying effects on performance depending on the type of activity…

Jan 23, 2020 · 1 share · 265 followers View post →
Morgan Sterling
@mjs532 · X

This article states that stretching before exercise might have varying effects on performance depending on the type of activity performed. Stretching has been shown to increase total energy that tendons absorb and might help in explosive sports. https://t.co/2zbYmroiwh #PT582 #SN

Jan 23, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 16 followers View post →