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Evidence Breakdown
Based on 3 studies
Evidence map
For & against, at a glance
Systematic Review
Neutral
McGowan CJ et al. · 2015Sports MedicineReview of warm-up strategies found that while static stretching alone was not beneficial, it could be included as part of a comprehensive warm-up without detrimental effects when kept brief. The overall warm-up protocol matters more than any single component.
0.63
Review of warm-up strategies found that while static stretching alone was not beneficial, it could be included as part of a comprehensive warm-up without detrimental effects when kept brief. The overall warm-up protocol matters more than any single component.
Design Systematic Review (0.9) × quality 0.70 = impact 0.63
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Con
Lauersen JB et al. · 2014British Journal of Sports MedicineMeta-analysis of 25 studies (26,610 participants) found that stretching alone did not significantly reduce injury risk. Strength training reduced sports injuries by approximately one-third, while stretching had no statistically significant effect.
0.90
Meta-analysis of 25 studies (26,610 participants) found that stretching alone did not significantly reduce injury risk. Strength training reduced sports injuries by approximately one-third, while stretching had no statistically significant effect.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.90 = impact 0.90
View sourceSystematic Review
Con
Small K et al. · 2008Research in Sports MedicineSystematic review found that pre-exercise static stretching does not reduce injury risk and may actually impair performance. Dynamic warm-up activities were more effective for injury prevention.
0.72
Systematic review found that pre-exercise static stretching does not reduce injury risk and may actually impair performance. Dynamic warm-up activities were more effective for injury prevention.
Design Systematic Review (0.9) × quality 0.80 = impact 0.72
View sourceSystematic Review
Neutral
McGowan CJ et al. · 2015Sports MedicineReview of warm-up strategies found that while static stretching alone was not beneficial, it could be included as part of a comprehensive warm-up without detrimental effects when kept brief. The overall warm-up protocol matters more than any single component.
0.63
Review of warm-up strategies found that while static stretching alone was not beneficial, it could be included as part of a comprehensive warm-up without detrimental effects when kept brief. The overall warm-up protocol matters more than any single component.
Design Systematic Review (0.9) × quality 0.70 = impact 0.63
View sourceMeta-Analysis
Con
Lauersen JB et al. · 2014British Journal of Sports MedicineMeta-analysis of 25 studies (26,610 participants) found that stretching alone did not significantly reduce injury risk. Strength training reduced sports injuries by approximately one-third, while stretching had no statistically significant effect.
0.90
Meta-analysis of 25 studies (26,610 participants) found that stretching alone did not significantly reduce injury risk. Strength training reduced sports injuries by approximately one-third, while stretching had no statistically significant effect.
Design Meta-Analysis (1.0) × quality 0.90 = impact 0.90
View sourceSystematic Review
Con
Small K et al. · 2008Research in Sports MedicineSystematic review found that pre-exercise static stretching does not reduce injury risk and may actually impair performance. Dynamic warm-up activities were more effective for injury prevention.
0.72
Systematic review found that pre-exercise static stretching does not reduce injury risk and may actually impair performance. Dynamic warm-up activities were more effective for injury prevention.
Design Systematic Review (0.9) × quality 0.80 = impact 0.72
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Evidence
AGAINST (2)
AGAINST Meta-Analysis 0.90 Lauersen JB, Bertelsen DM et al. (2014)
Meta-analysis of 25 studies (26,610 participants) found that stretching alone did not significantly reduce injury risk. Strength training reduced sports injuries by approximately one-third, while stretching had no statistically significant effect.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
AGAINST Systematic Review 0.80 Small K, Mc Naughton L et al. (2008)
Systematic review found that pre-exercise static stretching does not reduce injury risk and may actually impair performance. Dynamic warm-up activities were more effective for injury prevention.
Research in Sports Medicine
NEUTRAL (1)
NEUTRAL Systematic Review 0.70 McGowan CJ, Pyne DB et al. (2015)
Review of warm-up strategies found that while static stretching alone was not beneficial, it could be included as part of a comprehensive warm-up without detrimental effects when kept brief. The overall warm-up protocol matters more than any single component.
Sports Medicine