Effect of 12-week dynamic stretching of hamstrings on joint flexibility and musculoskeletal properties

European Journal of Applied Physiology · Published 2026-06-29 · DOI 10.1007/s00421-026-06309-3

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Naoki Ikeda, Kazuya Hiratsuka, Takayuki Inami, Tadao Isaka

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2026

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Ikeda, N., Hiratsuka, K., Inami, T., et al. (2026). Effect of 12-week dynamic stretching of hamstrings on joint flexibility and musculoskeletal properties. European Journal of Applied Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-026-06309-3

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