Beliefs, Barriers, and Stretching Practices Among Recreational Snowboarders and Alpine Skiers: A Cross-Sectional Study with a Generational Perspective.

ABSTRACT: Stretching is commonly recommended to improve flexibility and reduce injury risk; however, its practical implementation among recreational snowboarders and alpine skiers remains inconsistent. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted during the 2024-2025 winter season. Of 403 collected responses, 391 valid questionnaires were included after data screening. The survey assessed sociodemographic characteristics, stretching perceptions, practices, perceived barriers, information sources, and supervision. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to explore associations between sport modality and generational cohorts. Although 91.3% of participants considered stretching necessary, only 39.7% reported performing stretching exercises in the previous six months. The most frequently

SUBMITTER: Camacho J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12944958 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature