Stretching was the only intervention associated with increased centre of pressure excursion (end point excursion and maximum excursion), which may reflect better spacial perception of the centre of mass relative to the floor with consequent increased
self-confidence for movements. Increased centre of pressure excursion may be indeed associated with increased range of movement. Rougier et al.34 tested whether stretching of the triceps surae predicted balance and found that interventions increased sensorial
perception (sensorial input to the central nervous system), probably allowing muscular actions to become faster and better coordinated.