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Background

• Overview: Flexibility is the ability to move a joint through a range of motion without pain.
• Range of motion is the movement of a joint or body segment from its starting position to its ending position.
• Stretching is the movement of a body segment in a way that lengthens the shortened soft tissues, thus increasing flexibility. Soft tissues include muscles, fat, and fibrous tissue.
• Performance improvements from stretching may include more force production, increased speed, and better jumping ability. In some cases, stretching may relieve pain.
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Technique

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Theory/Evidence

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Safety

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References

Natural Standard developed the above evidence-based information based on a thorough systematic review of the available scientific articles. For comprehensive information about alternative and complementary therapies on the professional level, go to www.naturalstandard.com. Selected references are listed below.

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