Stretch Therapy & Flexibility Training
PhysioMotion offers Active Isolated Stretch Therapy (AIS) for anyone who wishes to optimize health, prevent injury, recover faster and restore wellness. Our Stretch and Flexibility Therapy helps improve:
- Tight and hypertonic (overactive muscles)
- Stiff joints: hips, ankles, shoulders and knees
- Immobile and stiff backs and necks
- Post training inflammatory issues – delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS)
- Increase range of movement required for your specific sport to prevent injury and optimal performance
- Increase circulation through improved muscle, fascia, ligament and neural mobility
Stretch Therapy based on the AIS system is a comprehensive treatment modality that includes stretching of soft tissue structures, fascial remodeling, strengthening, neuromotor re-patterning and relaxation. A truly holistic care model.
Our Flexibility and Stretch Therapist uses scientifically researched techniques based upon proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) principles. Stretch therapy can be very effective in making your body feel light and balanced because it works with your own body’s natural physiology. These PNF principles are:
- Reciprocal inhibition – activating the primary muscle (agonist) makes the opposing muscle (antagonist) relax and lengthen
- Hold / Relax – by contracting a muscle for a short period (2 seconds) and then letting go, requires optimal relaxation of a muscle
- Stretching skillfully into range to prevent triggering the stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) in tendons, ligaments and muscles. This prevents over stretching of soft tissue structures
Stretch therapy is a unique experience that can help in restoring optimal function and integrates perfectly with our team at
PhysioMotion.