Hello
I have long been dubious about the so called research on stretching for a
variety of reasons and not just because I practice stretching! Stretching by
physiotherapists can be for therapeutic reasons eg neural stretching, or
preventative. and the type, amount and style will depend on the assessment
made at the first and subsequent visits so stretching per se is a supervised
and prescribed affair and not a haphazard free for all.
we are all (generally) aware of overstretching which can damage/stimulate
nerves , causing damage or at least pain.
if your research is referring to the "famous" Pope study the attachment may
be of interest to you
Cheers,
Anna.
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From: "Wilton" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, 10 February 2004 9:26
Subject: Re: Research support for stretching in rehabilitation
>
> Hi Joe
>
> The subject is pertinent. But when you say "short term" what time frame
> you have in mind more precisely?
>
> Will
> Dear all,
>
> I'm not a physiotherapist so please bare with me. I'm the editor of a
> badminton research and information site - Badmintology:
> www.martinwells.com/Badmintology
>
> I'm looking at the question of stretching. The current research seems
> to be almost totally against stretching in the short term, because of
> increased risk of injury and decreased performance, and probably long
> term (higher rangers of motion have been associated with higher injury
> rates).
>
> However, to my understanding stretching is commonly used in
> physiotherapy for rehabilitation. Could you point me to any controlled
> research that supports its use?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Joe Wright - Badmintology
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> www.martinwells.com
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