00544nas a2200109   4500000000100000008004100001100001600042245009600058300001100154050000600165520026300171       2008                            d1 aHerbert Rob00aStretching before or after physical activity does not reduce muscle soreness or injury risk  a38-40.  aY3 a<p>
Many people believe they should stretch their muscles before and after engaging in physical activity. Stretching is thought to reduce the severity of muscle soreness and reduce risk of injury. The best available evidence suggests this is a myth.
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