biostudies-literatureKonrad AAustrian Science Fund FWF141https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12638565biostudies-literatureUnknown11(1)<h4>Background</h4>Stretch training can chronically increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint. However, to date, there is still a need for a comprehensive synthesis of knowledge regarding the effects of training cessation (i.e., detraining) on ROM gains from stretching.<h4>Objectives</h4>The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to investigate the detraining effects of stretch training on ROM.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. Controlled trials and randomized controlled trials with a training and a detraining phase that involved any type of stretching training, with healthy participants of all ages, were included. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB2 and ROBINS-I tools. A meta-analysis was performed to assess effect sizes for RSports medicine - openDetraining Effects Following Chronic Stretching Training on Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.PMC12638565P 32078P 32078-BDonti OBogdanis GCGaspari VNakamura MWarneke KKonrad AThomas EPanidi IfalseDetraining Effects Following Chronic Stretching Training on Range of Motion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.<h4>Background</h4>Stretch training can chronically increase the range of motion (ROM) of a joint. However, to date, there is still a need for a comprehensive synthesis of knowledge regarding the effects of training cessation (i.e., detraining) on ROM gains from stretching.<h4>Objectives</h4>The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to investigate the detraining effects of stretch training on ROM.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. Controlled trials and randomized controlled trials with a training and a detraining phase that involved any type of stretching training, with healthy participants of all ages, were included. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB2 and ROBINS-I tools. A meta-analysis was performed to assess effect sizes for R2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Nov2026-05-21T03:18:19.746Z2026-05-21T03:10:40.803ZS-EPMC126385654126947110.1186/s40798-025-00935-5