A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Stretching is even more important as we get older, yet its something many people neglect to do. As we age, we lose flexibility in our muscle fibers, says Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, a board-certified ...

A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

As we age, our bodies undergo significant changes that impact mobility, strength, and overall health. While staying active ...

BOSTON - Two studies have found that there's more health benefits associated with stretching than originally thought. Most people do a little compulsory stretching before they exercise but perhaps we ...

When talking specifics, stretching terminology can get confusing. “Passive” and “static” generally refer to the same old-school method of relaxing into a stretch and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds.

For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road ...

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