As I understand it (subject to much error, mind you), current thinking is that
you should warm-up gently before activity, and then stretch *after*. Dunno. My
achilles tendon never quite seems to heal no matter what I do, so...

Heather
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From: Tammy Metzger <tmetzger1226@...>
> I think stretching is an individual thing. I used to stretch all the time,
but
> after reading paper after paper in my BioMechanics class about how there is no
> proof that stretching prevents injury, and that in some cases it can CAUSE
> injury, I stopped. I've been healthy/pain-free ever since. Until
yesterday....
> I stretched in pilates class, and last night my old hamstring injury reared
it's
> ugly head. Coincidence? Maybe, but highly suspicious.
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> Tammy Metzger
> www.cycleu.com
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Dr. Cari Thachuk <drcari@...>
> To: Olga <ospaic@...>; TeamLUNAChix@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 3, 2006 1:13:13 PM
> Subject: RE: [TeamLUNAChix] Re: ***QUESTION ABOUT A PHYISCAN***
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> joints sometimes need a slower re-introduction to exercise. And, whatever you
> do, make sure you are stretching!! !! If you don?t know how/what to
> stretch, this is another thing a good visit with a PT will be good for J
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