Scand J Med Sci Sports August 1998 PMID 9764443

The effect of passive stretching on delayed onset muscle soreness, and other detrimental effects following eccentric exercise.

H Lund, P Vestergaard-Poulsen, I L Kanstrup, P Sejrsen

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The discussion reflects a generally neutral or skeptical attitude, with comments like 'n'impactent pas les courbatures, c'est une croyance populaire' suggesting a dismissal of stretching's effects. Words like 'placebo' and questions about performance indicate limited engagement and impact, as participants either question or casually reference the study without significant debate or exploration.

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Abstract in brief

The study investigated whether passive stretching could reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), muscle strength loss, plasma creatine kinase (CK) levels, and changes in the phosphocreatine to inorganic phosphate ratio (PCrPi) following eccentric exercise in untrained women.
Eccentric exercise caused significant muscle damage: decreased PCrPi ratio and muscle strength, and increased CK concentration and pain, but passive stretching performed before and after exercise did not significantly alter these effects.
The findings suggest that passive stretching after eccentric exercise does not prevent muscle damage or soreness, indicating it may not be effective for mitigating secondary muscle injury.]

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Effects of Passive Stretching on Muscle Soreness and Damage

This video explores whether passive stretching before and after eccentric exercise can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness, muscle strength loss, and muscle damage indicators. The study finds passive stretching does…

PictureFit · Jan 8, 2020 504,666 views

Effectiveness of Stretching for Delayed Muscle Soreness and Damage

Join the PictureFit Discord for fitness insights. This video explores whether stretching before and after workouts actually mitigates muscle soreness, based on scientific research indicating passive stretching does not…

PictureFit · Oct 13, 2018 192,179 views

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@sim_hardy · X

@TraYt0N Les étirements n'impactent pas les courbatures, c'est une croyance populaire: https://t.co/p9cR2ncPdP

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@tinconomics · X

@solcibet Ese dice que reduce el rendimiento Y este que no sirve para los dolores https://t.co/HZOytbdFTc Es todo efecto placebo tuyo reina

Jul 12, 2022 · 1,515 followers View post →

just another tas d'atomes

@Amatewasu · X

@0xdefec7edcafe @Blip_Bloup Ma source : https://t.co/0tsCpGWfLJ https://t.co/SGuvSVMcCW (une des deux vidéos je sais plus)

Oct 10, 2020 · 1,027 followers View post →