Some examples of ones that I have read first hand:
'Acute effects of static stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation stretching, and maximum voluntary contractions on expolsive
force prodution and jumping performance' Research Quarterly for Exercise
and Sport Sep 2001. Vol. 72, Iss. 3
'Acute ballistic muscle stretching inhibits maximal strength performance'
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Dec 2001. Vol. 72, Iss. 4
'Acute muscle stretching inhibits maximal strength performance' Research
Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Dec 1998. Vol. 69, Iss. 4
'Inhibition of maximal voluntary isometric torque production by acute
stretching is joint-angle specific' Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport. Mar 2001. Vol. 72, Iss. 1
Some I have seen summarised and referenced:
'New study links stretching with higher injury rates', Running Research
News, Vol 10(3), 1994
'Physiology of range of motion in human joints: a critical review', Critical
Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Vol. 6, 1994
'Strength, Flexibility, and Athletic Injuries', Sports Medicine, Vol. 14,
1992
So how about papers supporting stretching in physiotherapy?
Joe
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