Background: The positive effects of static stretching exercises (SS) on physical fitness and rehabilitation are well established, but the effect on general health and physical fitness, including muscle function, flexibility, and activities of daily living at the individual level are less well understood.
Objectives: The objective of this systematic review was to compile the latest research on the effects of SS on general health and different occupational groups with regards to improving or maintaining general health.
Search Methods: This review was registered on PROSPERO and followed PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE-Online medical articles, and Science Direct databases were searched from 2010 to 2022 (including 2022) using the search string ‘static stretching effects OR muscle stretching exercises AND rehabilitation AND injury prevention’.Selection criteria: Inclusion criteria: (1) research questions relating to the positive impact of SS on health status, (2) a sample of subjects that included healthy adults, the elderly, pregnant women, and people in the rehabilitation process. Exclusion Criteria: (1) studies related to the positive/negative impact of SS on muscle performance, (2) inappropriate methods of performing SS, (3) a sample of subjects formed exclusively from professional athletes, (4) studies that had an additional exercise protocol in addition to SS.
Main Results: The database search yielded 799 articles of which 20 remained after elimination according to the selection criteria. The articles found that the effect of SS, regardless of the protocol used or whether it is active or passive, has a positive effect on the health status of the subjects. SS can reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD), improve respiratory muscle function in patients after a stroke with hemiparesis, improve lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and can be used in pregnancy to reduce the risk or pre- eclampsia.
Conclusion: SS is an effective and safe method for improving flexibility and ROM, preventing muscle atrophy, enhancing physical functioning, and improving quality of life with minimal risk of injury

Causevic, Denis

Covic, Nedim

Gawash, Ahmed

Masic, Semir

Spicer, Seth

English

Rowan University

Rowan University Rowan Digital Works Stratford Campus Research Day 27th Annual Research Day May 4th, 12:00 AM The Benefits of Static Stretching on Health: A Systematic Review Semir Masic University of Sarajevo Denis Causevic University of Sarajevo Nedim Covic University of Sarajevo Seth Spicer Rowan University Ahmed Gawash Rowan University Follow this and additional works at: https://rdw.rowan.edu/stratford_research_day  Part of the Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies Commons, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Commons, and the Public Health Education and Promotion Commons Let us know how access to this document benefits you - share your thoughts on our feedback form. Masic, Semir; Causevic, Denis; Covic, Nedim; Spicer, Seth; and Gawash, Ahmed, "The Benefits of Static Stretching on Health: A Systematic Review" (2023). Stratford Campus Research Day. 26. https://rdw.rowan.edu/stratford_research_day/2023/may4/26 This Poster is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences, Events, and Symposia at Rowan Digital Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Stratford Campus Research Day by an authorized administrator of Rowan Digital Works. The Benefits of Static Stretching on Health: A Systematic ReviewAbstract Discussion ConclusionReferences & ResearchGateIntroduction● Static stretching exercises (SS) have well-established positive effects on physical fitness and rehabilitation, but their effects on general health, muscle function, flexibility, and daily activities are less understood.● The articles found that the effect of SS, regardless of the protocol used or whether it is active or passive, has a positive effect on the health status of the subjects.● SS is an effective and safe method for improving flexibility and ROM, preventing muscle atrophy, enhancing physical functioning, and improving quality of life with minimal risk of injury.● SS exercises have a positive impact on the health status of various groups of people● SS exercises show potential benefits on human health regardless of stretching parameters used● SS exercises are adaptable to individual constraints, relatively simple to perform, and require low level of strain● SS exercises can serve as a simple and effective tool to improve and maintain health and increase satisfaction during activities of daily living.By Semir Mašić, Denis Čaušević, Nedim Čović, Seth Spicer, Ahmed Gawash● The results of the included studies show that the effect of SS, regardless of whether it is active or passive, is mainly positively reflected in the health status of the subjects.● Improvements in ROM according to Bandy & Sanders (2001) can be explained by the fact that in the SS there is a high possibility of increasing the number of sarcomeres in series (muscle length) due to prolonged exposure to stresses that occur at a certain degree of stretching, which is constant (Medeirios et al., 2016).● Gartley & Prosser (2011) found that fewer warehouse loaders and delivery drivers were present during a 90-day stretching program, suggesting that even a short SS protocol can positively affect the health status of workers working in specified or similar circumstances/listed or similar jobs.● Aje et al. (2018) suggest that an effective and affordable stretching program can be a feasible clinical intervention in a factory work environment, reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) over a 60-day period compared to the same period last year.● Rattes et al. (2018) found that stretching respiratory muscles (RMS) could trigger an acute increase in respiratory volume and hemiparetic enlargement of the chest in patients after a stroke with hemiparesis of the right side.● Stretching exercises may be recommended when women cannot adhere to other forms of exercise, as pregnant women adhere better to the PSE regimen than other forms of activity in the second and third trimesters.● Physiotherapists are known to apply various exercises to maintain muscle strength.● The quality of human movement depends on the range of motion (ROM) available in synovial joints, which can be limited by joints and muscles.● Insufficient physical activity can lead to a decrease in muscle function, endangering ROM and consequent joint health.● Stiffness, as a result of reduced activity, limits ROM and can create muscle imbalances.● Limited mobility or reduction in flexibility can increase the incidence of injuries, especially musculotendinous strains.● To maintain body mobility, regular physical activity is necessary, and stretching exercises, in particular, can be examined further.● There are several different stretching techniques, including static stretching exercises (SS), dynamic stretching (DS), and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF).ReferencesAje, O. 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