PRE-EXERCISE STRETCHING AND INJURY RISK Perhaps one of the most exhaustive and comprehensive research reviews on this topic was completed by Thacker et al. (2004). The authors conclude that pre-exercise stretching does not prevent injury among competitive or recreational athletes. Thacker and colleagues support the proposal that this is due to an alteration in joint connective-tissue compliance (ability of the tissue to extend appropriately in response to applied pressure). In some cases, this alteration may lead to greater joint instability. They point out that studies incorporating a pre-exercise combination of resistance exercise, body conditioning and warm-up show promise for better injury prevention. Perhaps this will be a new direction for fitness professionals to pursue.
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