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    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology

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    • Stretching exercises are crucial for injury prevention and athletic performance.
    • However, improper stretching can lead to muscle injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the safest stretching methods.
    • To provide guidelines for a safe stretching program for runners.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of four common types of stretching exercises.
    • Analysis of the safety and efficacy of each stretching type.
    • Development of a structured stretching routine.

    Main Results:

    • Static stretching is identified as the safest form of stretching.
    • A seven-step protocol for safe stretching is outlined, including warm-up, static stretching, and specific execution guidelines.
    • A tailored stretching routine for runners is proposed.

    Conclusions:

    • Static stretching offers the best approach for safe and effective muscle conditioning.
    • Adherence to a structured, safe stretching program can minimize injury risk and optimize performance.
    • Runners can benefit significantly from implementing the recommended stretching protocol.