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Flexibility: A Concise Guide pp 61–66Cite as

Sports, Fitness, and Dance Applications

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Part of the book series: Musculoskeletal Medicine ((MUM))

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A prerequisite for effective and efficient movement is an adequate level of flexibility. From the activities of daily living to elite athletic and artistic performance, individuals must possess the necessary elasticity of soft tissues to accomplish the tasks they perform. Not everyone needs a daily flexibility program. However, if an individual participates in an activity in which added flexibility is desirable, or maintaining present levels is necessary, then it is advisable to include a stretching program in daily activities. For those who choose to stretch, there are many possible benefits (Table 6-1).

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  1. School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health Professions, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Laurence E. Holt PhD (Professor (R)

  2. Waverley, NS, Canada

    Thomas W. Pelham MS, PT, CSCS (Physical Therapist)

  3. School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada

    Jason Holt PhD (Assistant Professor)

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Holt, L.E., Pelham, T.W., Holt, J. (2008). Sports, Fitness, and Dance Applications. In: Flexibility: A Concise Guide. Musculoskeletal Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-105-9_7

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