In a new study, Northwestern University researchers have discovered why the role of stretching is so important. By simulating ...

Understanding how the stretching process strengthens spider silk is a key part of helping design stronger, biodegradable, silk-inspired materials for various applications. When spiders spin their webs ...

To improve flexibility and mobility, athletes and active individuals often rely on several forms of stretching. These involve lengthening or flexing a muscle or tendon to promote enhanced elasticity.

A good stretch has always been the go-to prescription for sore muscles. But do forward folds and bicep stretches actually do anything? To find an answer to this surprisingly complex question, it helps ...

Mobility exercises can help loosen you up. Brigette Williams of the Living Balanced blog says stretching is an important element of a workout. It can be beneficial before or after your workout, she ...

Scanning electron microscopy images of fibers from engineered spider silk. To validate their computational findings, the Northwestern team used spectroscopy techniques to examine how the protein ...