Should athletes use static stretching or a dynamic warm-up before exercise?

Doctor’s answer

Begin with 5 to 10 minutes of low-intensity activity, followed by a sport-specific dynamic warm-up such as high knees, lunges, leg swings, and progressive accelerations. Longer static stretches are generally better placed after training or in a separate flexibility session.

This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.