Effects of Different Types of Stretching on Hypertension: A Systematic Review with Exploratory Meta-Analysis.

J Funct Morphol Kinesiol · 2026 · PMC13108135 · PMID 42029532

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In the exploratory meta-analysis, the pooled estimate suggested a reduction in systolic blood pressure (SBP) in favor of stretching; however, this effect did not reach statistical significance (mean difference (MD) = −5.39 mmHg, 95% confidence interval (CI): −11.32 to 0.53; I 2 = 0%).

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