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Amanda Ewing (Aje5841)
Junior Member
Username: Aje5841
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 11:20 am: |       |
In physical education classes we are now being taught about dynamic stretching and the reasons for it, BUT when we are involved in after school sports and such we are being taught to stretch a differet way. So what really is the right way if everyone is teaching somthing different? is there really a wrong and right way? |
Michael J. Roskamp (Roskampm)
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Username: Roskampm
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5:14 am: | |
My quick take on it, although I am not an exercise scientist or athletic trainer, follows. The most recent word seems to suggest that static stretching, where individuals "hold and count to 10" may improve flexibility, but evidence indicates that it does not reduce incidences of injury. The literature also suggests that it may actually decrease performance. Unless an actual increase in flexibility is the goal, the more recent line of work seems to suggest that an active warm-up, moving through the full range of motion, is more beneficial. A Google search, perhaps even a "Google Scholar" search would yield you the most accurate information with the scientific support. You might want to use words like stretching, dynamic, passive, static, etc., for your search.
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eric spielman (Spielman67)
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Username: Spielman67
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 1:40 pm: | |
Static stretching is something that should be done everyday and when it is being done it needs to be held for 30 seconds to have a significant effect on the muscle being stretched. If static stretches are done in this way than it should decrease the chance of getting an injury. Dynamic stretches are good to use directly before sport and activity if they are related to the movements of the activity, this allows the body to become familiar with the movement and also works to warm the muscles and increase blood flow to the area. |
Michael J. Roskamp (Roskampm)
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Username: Roskampm
Post Number: 19
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 2:56 pm: | |
To Eric & others,
Alright, I did my "Google Scholar" search, and found what I referenced earlier. By using the simple search terms, "Static versus Dynamic Stretching" I found a rather large collection of articles that deal with the topic at hand. Authors including, Fletcher, Jones, Thacker, Gilchrist, Stroup, Kimney, Padadopoulos, Siatras, Kelter and others at least raise some doubt as to the benefits of static stretching for injury prevention or to enhance performance, particularly in activities requiring explosive strength. While I certainly wouldn't profess to have all of the answers, I would encourage all of us to remain open-minded and consider the possibility that the traditional train of thought may not be bulletproof, and that more recent investigation may be worth considering. |
eric spielman (Spielman67)
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Username: Spielman67
Post Number: 8
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 7:55 am: | |
Having a degree in exercise science I have read many articles and gone through extensive classes on the subject at hand. What most of the articles are probably about are stretching as a warm-up for an activity. In this case yes you would be right static stretching should not be used but rather a dynamic stretch or some other exercise that mimics the movements that are to be done in the activity. Once again though static stretching is an important part of everyday health as it promotes flexibility which in turn will help reduce injuries such as tears and strains.
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Justin Shuda (Jrs2039)
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Username: Jrs2039
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 10:52 am: | |
In my opinion both form of stretching should be used while working with athletes and school students. Dynamic stretching should use body movements that will be performed during that sport and/or lesson. Static stretching should be done at the end of a workout or lesson to help elongate the "warm" muscles and this in turn will increase flexibility. Just think of your tendons and ligaments as rubber bands, the warmer they are the easier and further they will be able to be expand and be flexed. |
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