Does Current Research Support The Use of Dynamic Stretch During Warm-up
by Carol J.M. Clein, MBA, MS, CSCSBoyd H. Anderson High School, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Traditionally, preparation for football practices or games includes
warm-up and static stretching, with no particular preference for what
order they are performed in. Dynamic stretch is becoming more and more
popular; however, it has yet to have a major presence in football. This
article reviews research on dynamic stretch to see if it is appropriate
as part of the warm-up for football.
On almost every football field in America at some point before practices and games, the...Login to Read More