There has been a lot of conflicting advice over the years when it comes to stretching. With varying recommendations, it can be hard to know which type of stretching is best and when to do it. Our Head Physiotherapist Katy has condensed the latest research recommendations into 6 top tips for you! 1 – A gentle warm up before stretching increases the muscle and soft tissue temperature, which can facilitate stretching. Examples of warm up activities include jogging or cycling. 2