Strive for Simetre

amphiarthrodial joints

Allow limited movement (such as in the spine)

synarthrodial joints

Allow no movements (such as in the skull)

diathrodial joints

greatest concern in flexibility training (such as in the arms and legs)

Flexibility Training

Flexibility is the ability of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons to elongate through the range of motion. Having a good range of motion can impact your other workouts and activities. For instance, you are more likely to use proper form and activate your muscles, making your exercise safer and more effective. Part of good mobility is good flexibility. But being flexible doesn’t mean your mobility is up to par, and vice versa. Flexibility is just one piece of the mobility puzzle. Here are some common techniques I use:

Physical Therapy

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

PNF stretching involves relaxing your body while stretching a muscle to its limit. Doing this triggers the inverse myotatic reflex, a protective reflex that calms the muscle to prevent injury. I will help move your body into a particular position to increase the intensity and then there are a few techniques that I will use during a PNF stretch. This can be to hold the stretch and then relax or contract the muscle then relax. This helps improve your range of motion gradually and enhances flexibility. I work with your natural reflexes, PNF stretching is an easy and effective way to increase your overall flexibility and range of motion.
Myofascial release

Myofascial refers to the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles. Also known as fascia, it's a thin tough tissue. which wraps around muscles and other structures in the body. Myofascial release is a form of physical therapy, an alternative therapy, for people with myofascial pain syndrome. This manipulative therapy aim to release contractions of the muscle and break up knots within the muscle, by applying slight pressure on the surrounding tissue, thus improving muscle function and reducing pain.
Self-Stretch

Self-stretching is the act of stretching your body on your own. It's a common practice after physical activity to help prevent soreness and keep muscles healthy. There are different types of of self-stretching. Stretches are either dynamic (meaning they involve motion) or static (meaning they involve no motion). Static stretching is performed without movement, where you get into a stretch position and hold it. Dynamic stretching involves continuous movement patterns that mimic the exercise or sport you're about to do. When performed correctly, daily stretching can delay the onset of muscle contractures.

why flexibility Training?

Flexibility training is neccesary because it can help with many aspects of your health. Stretching can help prevent muscle tears and strains, reduce the risk of injury overall and can help correct poor posture by lengthening tight muscles. Flexible muscles can generate more force and handle more stress, which can improve athletic performance. Flexibility training can help joints move through their full range of motion, which can help prevent bone-on-bone contact. Faulty movement patterns can lead to pain, and flexibility training can help minimize this. Stretching can ease muscle tension, which can help soothe the body and calm the mind.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

Improve muscle elasticity

Myfasical Release

Relax contracted muscles

Self-Stretch

Stretching essentials

Rehabilitation & Sports

Importance of Stretching

Stretching plays a key role in improving flexibility. Regular stretching helps to lengthen muscles and increase the range of motion in joints by smoothing and breaking apart bundled fascia, the fibrous tissue that surrounds and supports tissue. As we age, fascia in our muscles and joints becomes increasingly bundled up and more knotted. Individuals living a sedentary lifestyle without any stretching or adequate movement are at a higher risk of irreversible contractures in joints and muscles where joints and muscles get permanently locked in an extremely limited range of motion.

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Many factors affect your health. Some you cannot control, such as your genetic makeup or your age. But you can make changes to your lifestyle. it's never to late to start a training program.

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