STRETCHING

Is stretching prior to sports or games prevents injury.

Recent studies done has proof that, stretching prior to sports does not prevent injury but increases injury. Stretching lengthens the muscles and this if done before exercises can cause injuries where the body is not ready (muscles need to contract during exercises). Do warm up at a slower pace according to sports or games you are involved. Stretching after exercises lengthens the muscles which has been contracting during the activity and this helps in cooling down and delayed onset of muscle soreness.