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Sports Safety: Stretching
Wanda Swiger
, Professor of Human Performance
Huntingdon College
Stretching: Pre-and Post-Game Activity - In this video segment, Dr. Swiger discusses the various components of the pre-game warm-up and the post-game cool down, especially stretching. Stretching safely is essential to avoiding injury. Dr. Swiger discusses how to stretch safely to avoid injury to the muscle.
Stretching: Individual Work-outs - Injuries related to training often occur in the off season or in the weight room. Why? Because unlike pre- and post-game warm-ups, athletes often forget the importance of a proper warm-up that includes stretching. Dr. Swiger discusses stretching essentials in non-game settings and the variations in recovery for individual athletes.