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The role of flexibility in injury prevention and athletic performance: have we stretched the truth?

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchMinnesota medicine2003Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“These findings should be used to challenge common warm-up practices in athletics.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
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PubMed 15495679
Indexed subjects
Joint Instability · Muscle Cramp · Athletic Injuries · Range of Motion, Articular · Exercise
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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