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@article{Weerapong2004StretchingMA,
  title={Stretching: Mechanisms and Benefits for Sport Performance and Injury Prevention},
  author={Pornratshanee Weerapong and Patria A. Hume and Gregory S. Kolt},
  journal={Physical Therapy Reviews},
  year={2004},
  volume={9},
  pages={189 - 206},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:71435119}
}

Most stretching techniques (static, ballistic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) are effective in increasing static flexibility, but the results for dynamic flexibility as measured by active and passive stiffness, are inconclusive.

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The biomechanics of stretching

The biomechanical effect of stretching exercises on skeletal muscles appears to be a significant increase in range of motion primarily due to increased stretch tolerance and significant reductions in most all forms of muscular performance.

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