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Page 1: Will stretching before a workout decrease my chances

Will stretching before a workout

decrease my

chances for injury?

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Page 2: Will stretching before a workout decrease my chances

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Page 3: Will stretching before a workout decrease my chances

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, stretching does not

prevent nor cause injury. This was based on a study with 2,729 runners who ran +10 miles a

week.

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Stretching causes heating and restraint to the muscles, which then causes compliance;

compliance causes tissues to tear more easily.

Stretching wont affect muscle compliance when most strains are believed to happen during exercise; For example, when you go to the gym to lift weights.

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For any other questions about stretching and injury, you can read about it on medicalnewstoday.org

Also, check out Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine April 1999 Vol9. There is a ton of in depth information to help you understand this concept.

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