title: The effects of stretching on performance.
abstract: Stretching long has been commonplace in the training programs of recreational and competitive athletes. Its role in performance enhancement has been debated. This review discusses the literature concerning the effects of static, dynamic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching on performance in three categories of sporting activity: strength- and power-dominant, speed- and agility-dominant, and endurance-dominant activities.
authors.affiliation: 1Sports Health, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, West Palm Beach, FL; 2CORA Rehabilitation Services, Palm Beach Gardens, FL; 3Sports Medicine Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; and 4Plummer Library, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Evan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Peck
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chomko
authors.forename: Dan V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Gaz
authors.forename: Ann M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Farrell
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises / Q000379:methods; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology