Using Daily Stretching to Counteract Performance Decreases as a Result of Reduced Physical Activity-A Controlled Trial

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 19; no. 23; p. 15571
• Main Authors: Warneke, Konstantin, Konrad, Andreas, Keiner, Michael, Zech, Astrid, Nakamura, Masatoshi, Hillebrecht, Martin, Behm, David G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 23.11.2022; MDPI
• Subjects: Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Exercise; Humans; Immunoglobulins; Jumping; Morbidity; Muscle Stretching Exercises; Physical activity; Physical education; Physical fitness; Range of motion; Range of Motion, Articular; Sports; Training; Volleyball; jump performance; flexibility; stretching; maximum strength; physical activity

There are many reasons for reduced physical activity leading to reduced maximal strength and sport-specific performance, such as jumping performance. These include pandemic lockdowns, serious injury, or prolonged sitting in daily work life. Consequently, such circumstances can contribute to increase...