Can stretching preserve strength when you cannot train? Daily calf stretching during two weeks of immobilisation reduced the loss of peak torque and ankle mobility
Oct 27
3 min read
Injury, a cast, surgery, illness or simply a period when training is impossible all lead to the same worry: watching hard-won strength and mobility drain away. If you can still move a joint gently but cannot load it, is there anything useful you can do? Stretching is low-cost, needs no equipment and can be done at home or in a brace. Two controlled studies tested whether regular static stretching can slow losses during immobilisation or whether long daily stretching can increase strength.
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