2001
DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0838.2001.110502.x
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Chronic stretching and running economy

Abstract: Research demonstrates an inverse relationship between the range of motion of selected joint movements (flexibility) and running economy. Since stretching exercises have been shown to increase joint range of motion, stretching exercises may be contraindicated for endurance running performance. Hence, this study investigated the influence of a 10-week program of stretching exercises on the oxygen costs of a 10 min sub-maximal (approx. 70% peak VO(2)) treadmill run. Thirty-two (16 female, 16 male) physically acti… Show more

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“…The inverse relationship found between change in joint flexibility and changes in walking economy found in this study as well as the cross-sectional relationships between joint flexibility and running economy (Jones 2002; Craib et al 1996; Gleim et al 1990) and walking economy (Gleim et al 1990) found in other studies suggests that increases in knee and ankle flexibility may have a negative effect on walking and running economy. However, at least one study has shown that a chronic 10 week stretching program does not adversely affect running economy (Nelson et al 2001). …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The inverse relationship found between change in joint flexibility and changes in walking economy found in this study as well as the cross-sectional relationships between joint flexibility and running economy (Jones 2002; Craib et al 1996; Gleim et al 1990) and walking economy (Gleim et al 1990) found in other studies suggests that increases in knee and ankle flexibility may have a negative effect on walking and running economy. However, at least one study has shown that a chronic 10 week stretching program does not adversely affect running economy (Nelson et al 2001). …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Further insight is provided by Nelson et al (2001) who highlight a number of issues associated with previous studies examining flexibility, and also question some of the firm beliefs held within the sporting fraternity regarding flexibility. The authors point out that correlation studies examining flexibility and running economy do not demonstrate cause and effect; further, there is a dearth of evidence regarding the relationship between risk of injury and an athlete's level of flexibility.…”
Section: Flexibilitymentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Accordingly, it is possible to improve flexibility whilst retaining the 'stiffness' within the musculotendinous unit that is believed to be beneficial in terms of running economy. This contention is supported by the experimental work of Nelson et al (2001). Thirty-two physically active subjects were split into two groups.…”
Section: Flexibilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A variety of stretching methods have been reported to increase range of movement (RoM) (2). Range of movement has been shown to increase with both static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching regimens (13,17,18,20,19,22,25,27,30); however, there is debate about which method is the most effective (14,18). Many of the studies have focused exclusively upon RoM and not on the effect of changing RoM on running mechanics.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%