Iain M Fletcher

Summary

Affiliation: University of Bedfordshire
Country: UK

Publications

  1. ncbi An investigation into the possible physiological mechanisms associated with changes in performance related to acute responses to different preactivity stretch modalities
    Iain M Fletcher
    Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford, MK41 9EA, UK
    Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 35:27-34. 2010
  2. ncbi The effect of different dynamic stretch velocities on jump performance
    Iain M Fletcher
    Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, UK
    Eur J Appl Physiol 109:491-8. 2010
  3. ncbi The effects of precompetition massage on the kinematic parameters of 20-m sprint performance
    Iain M Fletcher
    Exercise Physiology Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
    J Strength Cond Res 24:1179-83. 2010
  4. ncbi An investigation into the effects of different warm-up modalities on specific motor skills related to soccer performance
    Iain M Fletcher
    Department of Sport and Exercise Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
    J Strength Cond Res 24:2096-101. 2010
  5. ncbi The acute effects of combined static and dynamic stretch protocols on fifty-meter sprint performance in track-and-field athletes
    Iain M Fletcher
    Exercise Physiology Laboratory, University of Luton, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
    J Strength Cond Res 21:784-7. 2007
  6. ncbi The effect of different warm-up stretch protocols on 20 meter sprint performance in trained rugby union players
    Iain M Fletcher
    Exercise Physiology Laboratory, University of Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
    J Strength Cond Res 18:885-8. 2004

Detail Information

Publications6

  1. ncbi An investigation into the possible physiological mechanisms associated with changes in performance related to acute responses to different preactivity stretch modalities
    Iain M Fletcher
    Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford, MK41 9EA, UK
    Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 35:27-34. 2010
    ..It seems the most likely mechanisms to explain the increase in performance in the SDS condition compared with the SPS condition are increased heart rate, greater muscle activity, and increased peak torque...
  2. ncbi The effect of different dynamic stretch velocities on jump performance
    Iain M Fletcher
    Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, UK
    Eur J Appl Physiol 109:491-8. 2010
    ..In conclusion, a faster dynamic stretch component appears to prepare an athlete for a more optimum performance...
  3. ncbi The effects of precompetition massage on the kinematic parameters of 20-m sprint performance
    Iain M Fletcher
    Exercise Physiology Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
    J Strength Cond Res 24:1179-83. 2010
    ..Therefore, massage use prior to competition is questionable because it appears to have no effective role in improving sprint performance...
  4. ncbi An investigation into the effects of different warm-up modalities on specific motor skills related to soccer performance
    Iain M Fletcher
    Department of Sport and Exercise Science, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
    J Strength Cond Res 24:2096-101. 2010
    ..We recommend for optimal performance, specific dynamic stretches be employed as part of a warm-up, rather than the traditional static stretches...
  5. ncbi The acute effects of combined static and dynamic stretch protocols on fifty-meter sprint performance in track-and-field athletes
    Iain M Fletcher
    Exercise Physiology Laboratory, University of Luton, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
    J Strength Cond Res 21:784-7. 2007
    ..It was concluded that passive static stretching in a warm-up decreases sprint performance, despite being combined with dynamic stretches, when compared to a solely dynamic stretch approach...
  6. ncbi The effect of different warm-up stretch protocols on 20 meter sprint performance in trained rugby union players
    Iain M Fletcher
    Exercise Physiology Laboratory, University of Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
    J Strength Cond Res 18:885-8. 2004
    ..It was concluded that static stretching as part of a warm-up may decrease short sprint performance, whereas active dynamic stretching seems to increase 20-m sprint performance...