APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stretching a healthy muscle before exercise does not prevent injury or soreness. Muscles are made of bundles of tiny fibers. In a typical exercise-related muscle strain, these fibers develop microscopic tears. Theoretically, stretching before exercise should make the muscles more pliable and less likely to tear.

Detailed explanation-2: -More studies have concluded that stretching mainly reduces injuries by increasing flexibility. While immobilization and a sedentary can cause long term injuries, range of motion exercises can protect the body. This increased flexibility won’t prevent injuries by itself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stretching before or after physical activity can be observed daily in the clinical setting and in the community, as clinicians and patients use stretching to prevent injury, decrease soreness, and improve performance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stretching prior to exercise allows the muscles to loosen up and become resistant to the impact they are about to undergo, thereby reducing the chance of injury.