Key Takeaway
Meta-analysis of 189 studies found moderate effects for acute stretching (g=0.63) and large effects for chronic stretching on flexibility.
Summary
This comprehensive 2024 meta-analysis analyzed 189 studies with 6,654 adults to determine optimal stretching doses for flexibility improvements.
Key findings:
- Acute static stretching: moderate positive effect (Hedges' g = 0.63)
- Chronic static stretching: large positive effect
- Dose-response relationship identified