Stretching

==Conventional Wisdom==
We know that stretching is very important for athletes. Everyone has some experience with sports and stretching. Everyone knows of problems as well. Plus, stretching in the classroom and field is different. 
* Many are making a great deal of money on stretching, an abundantly accepted dogma/tradition. 
* In Germany, stretching is largely scrutinized. In the US, stretching is largely accepted. Roll the dice, the stakes are yours.
* "If the joints of an athlete or anyone are surrounded and supported by stronger muscles, then the chance of any trauma is reduced. If a joint in question becomes more flexible without a corresponding increase in muscular strength, injury probability is increased.
* Certain ranges of motion do not necessarily mean less of an incidence of injury. On the contrary, pulling and pushing limbs indiscriminately into positions beyond normal proves nothing regardless of the so called research supporting such.
* Peak Performance collection of articles reviewing stretching research