Today's coaches do not use many of the current research recommendations for pre- and post-stretching, even though many of them have completed certification programs designed to help them develop evidence-based practices. This article will briefly review the current recommendations for stretching and present data that show a lack of compliance with these recommendations. The purpose of the discussion will be to identify the extent to which certification might affect coaching practices.
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