Advanced Sports Stretching
If you want to stay injury free or looking for a way to rehabilitate after injury, improve flexibility or just want to feel amazing stretching is the answer. Any of the following stretching may be used during your treatment for exceptional results.
Passive stretching - a form of stretching where you don't have to do any work as the muscles remain completely relaxed as your therapist gently takes you into the stretch using your breath.
PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) - is thought to be one of the best ways to improve flexibility, but can also be used as a strengthening programme. The therapist will take you into the beginning of a stretch which you will then resist for a count of 5, as you exhale you will be able to go deeper into the stretch due to a "tricking" of the stretch reflex in the muscle.
AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) - this is different to the previous stretches as you don't hold the stretch in a traditional sense, the stretch is held for a count of 2 seconds and then brought back to the starting position. It is a great cardio workout and can be used as a way to warm up prior to exercising.
Stretching should be a part of everyones daily routine, it doesn't have to involve a huge time commitment whether it's a few stretches whilst you're at your PC or office or even whilst watching TV. Stretching exercises may be recommended for you to do at home and will help to keep the muscles healthy and pliable in between sessions. You will really notice the difference after just a few minutes.
Passive stretching - a form of stretching where you don't have to do any work as the muscles remain completely relaxed as your therapist gently takes you into the stretch using your breath.
PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) - is thought to be one of the best ways to improve flexibility, but can also be used as a strengthening programme. The therapist will take you into the beginning of a stretch which you will then resist for a count of 5, as you exhale you will be able to go deeper into the stretch due to a "tricking" of the stretch reflex in the muscle.
AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) - this is different to the previous stretches as you don't hold the stretch in a traditional sense, the stretch is held for a count of 2 seconds and then brought back to the starting position. It is a great cardio workout and can be used as a way to warm up prior to exercising.
Stretching should be a part of everyones daily routine, it doesn't have to involve a huge time commitment whether it's a few stretches whilst you're at your PC or office or even whilst watching TV. Stretching exercises may be recommended for you to do at home and will help to keep the muscles healthy and pliable in between sessions. You will really notice the difference after just a few minutes.
Passive hamstring stretch
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Benefits of stretching -
* Improvement of athletic performance * Decreases the risk of activity based injuries * Improves flexibility and joint range of motion * Improved circulation * Better posture * Stress relief * Enhanced co-ordination * Increased power and elasticity of our muscles |
Stretching may be used as part of your massage therapy treatment or you can book a 1 hour one to one advanced sports stretching session to receive all of the above benefits.
Call Sara for further information and to book an appointment 087-2922851
Call Sara for further information and to book an appointment 087-2922851