《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (12): 1426-1431.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.12.014

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Research Progress on the Health Benefits and Mechanisms of Stretching Exercise

ZHANG Jia-jia1, XI Jing1, WANG Li1, ZHANG Qing2   

  1. 1. School of Nursing, Department of Medicine, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China;
    2. School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215021, China
  • Received:2018-08-21 Revised:2018-09-19 Published:2018-12-25 Online:2019-01-04
  • Contact: ZHANG Qing. E-mail: zhangqing@suda.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    The National Natural Science Fund (No. 81501944) and Science and Technology Project of Suzhou Science and Technology Bureau (No. SYS201711)

Abstract: Stretching exercise is a common method used in physical fitness training and exercise rehabilitation. The study about stretching exercise started from the motor system, then subsequently extended to other systems. This paper systematically reviewed the latest research progress on the influence of stretching exercise on multi-systems of the motor system, circulatory system, nervous system, endocrine system, respiratory system, and digestive system and the effects on pain and emotion, and briefly analyzed the related mechanism.

Key words: stretching exercise, system, benefit, mechanism

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