@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
Stretching and injury prevention: an obscure relationship.
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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.
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.
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.
Participants actively analyze the research, mention personal experiences, and reference specific scientific sources, demonstrating thoughtful and meaningful engagement beyond surface-level comments.
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.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThis 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
@FiSurgi ya turns out it depends on the type of activity https://t.co/DokEh0fdAL
@SteveOnSpeed https://t.co/zDRai8yc2A And a lot of substantiating evidence since...
@SN_Ohio @MoreForYou_CLE He’s actually right about stretching https://t.co/lKlN0lRGNG
@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
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@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
@RobDemovsky Might want to just stick to talking to Jobu. https://t.co/6j6P1TAjt9
@FiSurgi ya turns out it depends on the type of activity https://t.co/DokEh0fdAL
@bfhhealth @muscleforlife https://t.co/epR0asdr0j
More on the lack of correlation between stretching and injury prevention . https://t.co/HKLWK0AZXj
@ZacStevensDNVR https://t.co/RKOZTHIAqD
@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
@SN_Ohio @MoreForYou_CLE He’s actually right about stretching https://t.co/lKlN0lRGNG
@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
@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
@andresardinero @RamonNogueras @rpascualverdu @gabrysucks https://t.co/G1d7f0amlU
https://t.co/fzELoiEEYJ #PT582 #MC
@SteveOnSpeed https://t.co/zDRai8yc2A And a lot of substantiating evidence since...
Myth: “Stretching prevents injuries”. https://t.co/uJQPmtcG6Y
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RT @mjs532: This article states that stretching before exercise might have varying effects on performance depending on the type of activity…
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
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