Stretching

Wrist and Arm Stretching Exercises

The following exercise will stretch the muscles of the arm. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. Wrist Flexor Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Wrist Extensor Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Triceps Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched […]

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Shoulder Stretching Exercises

The following exercise will stretch the muscles of the shoulder. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries.  Anterior Shoulder Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Anterior Shoulder Stretch II Teaching Points If you can’t quite reach, use the highest point you can

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Lower Leg Stretching Exercises

The following exercise will stretch and mobilise the thigh muscles. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. Shin Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Advanced Shin Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Standing Shin Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched

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Hip and Groin Stretching Exercises

The following exercise stretch and mobilise the hip and groin. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. The following exercises help prevent and recover from groin pain related injuries. Gluteus Maximus Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Outer Hip Stretch Teaching Points

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Back Stretching Exercises

Back stretching

Back stretching exercises mobilise the lower back. Here we explain some important exercises for preventing and treating back pain. Lower Back Stretch Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Latissimus Dorsi Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Latissimus Dorsi II Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Back Arch Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Back Rotation

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Neck Stretching Exercises

Neck stretching exercises including lateral neck flexion, forward flexion, and neck rotation. Neck stretching exercises are important for all sports but in particular, if you do a lot of work at desk or computer. Lateral Neck Flexion Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Forward Neck Flexion Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Neck

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Thigh Stretching Exercises

The following exercise will stretch and mobilise the thigh muscles. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. Standing Quadriceps Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Lying Quadriceps Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Hip Flexor Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles

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Types of Stretching

Types of stretching

Here we introduce and explain the different types of stretching exercises including static stretching, dynamic stretching, and PNF or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Static Stretching Static stretching is the type of stretching where you take a muscle to its outer range until you can feel a gentle stretch in the muscle belly and hold it at

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