Here’s what runners need to know about the rules of stretching, including when to prioritize dynamic and static movements.

Steve Williams, of Carmel, Indiana, center, races to the finish line to complete the half-marathon course in a time of 1:18:07. Runners compete in the 17th Annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon ...

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know we’re supposed to, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s sensible sibling, ...

A lot of runners will be familiar with the dreaded groin strain: a tenderness around the groin area or inner thigh that can feel like a sharp, twinging pain. Although not a serious injury, groin ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Trainers explain why balancing exercises for runners are key for your dynamic warmups, along with which ones to do before you hit the pavement. Once you get past that burst of motivation to go for a ...

One of the foremost benefits of stretching is increased and enhanced flexibility of the different muscle groups. It helps ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

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Massage and certain stretching exercises may relieve symptoms for some people with carpal tunnel syndrome. However, further research is necessary to understand the effectiveness of massage. Carpal ...