How does stretching before/after a workout reduce the risk of injury?
In: Biology
Thoughts on this have changed a lot. Static stretching (leaning into a position and holding) have given way to dynamic warm ups. Ideally you want to warm the muscles up slowly so you run through small movements building in tempo. Things like walking and extending your step up to tiptoe, high knees, kicking your bum with your ankle etc… This prevents “cold” muscles from overstretching too fast.
Personally I still use some static stretches. Might be placebo affect but pre game doesn’t feel right without it
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