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Review
. 2001 Apr;174(4):282-3.
doi: 10.1136/ewjm.174.4.282.

Should people stretch before exercise?

I Shrier  1
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Should people stretch before exercise?

I Shrier. West J Med. 2001 Apr.
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Evidence shows that stretching before exercise may not prevent Former President Clinton from sustaining muscle injury during exercise [AP/Dennis Cook]
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