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  1. Mayo Clinic Minute: The benefits of stretching

    Regular stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk for injury. However, as with all exercise, form is important. Stretching incorrectly can do ...

  2. Golf stretches for a more fluid swing - Mayo Clinic

    Start off your golf stretches by first stretching the quadriceps. Quadriceps are the muscles in the front of the thighs. Start with this stretch: Stand with ...

  3. Desk stretches: Video collection - Mayo Clinic

    If you work at a desk or computer for long stretches of time, you might place excessive stress on certain muscles. As a result, you're likely to get stiff and ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of stretching throughout your workday

    Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as "sitting ...

  5. Back exercises in 15 minutes a day - Mayo Clinic

    Repeat 3 to 5 times twice a day. Illustrations of a person practicing cat stretches. Seated lower back rotational stretch. Sit on an armless chair or on a ...

  6. Mayo Clinic Minute: Get stretching in the new year

    Whether you try these stretches or take a break to go for a walk, all movement counts. For everyone's safety, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place.

  7. Housecall: Stretching 101 - Mayo Clinic News Network

    While you can stretch anytime, anywhere, be sure to use proper technique. Stretching incorrectly can do more harm than good. Here's what you need to know.

  8. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stretching, strengthening helps relieve pain for long-distance runner

    It can increase flexibility, improve your joints' range of motion and reduce the risk of injury. For runners, stretching the quadriceps, hamstrings and ...

  9. Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool down - Mayo Clinic

    Then the muscles are warm when you stretch. Stretching can improve flexibility and range of motion about a joint. Doing stretches also may help improve your ...

  10. Mayo Clinic Minute The benefits of stretching VIDEO AUDIO If you’re not stretching after a workout, you’re missing a key ben

    Glenn Shi says stretching can potentially improve athletic performance and dramatically reduce the risk of injury. Glenn Shi, M.D.. “Post-workout stretches are ...