This is a good article, with lots of references so you can do some further reading if you wish, on Injury prevention and management.
Two take away points were;
In summary
· SS(static stretching) does not appear to reduce injury risk and any effect on earlier return to sport is of marginal clinical significance.
· In contrast, a graduated strength training program appears to significantly reduce injury risk and significantly reduce the time to return to sport after injury.
Injury prevention and management among athletic populations
