What you need to know about Stretching!

WHAT ARE STATIC AND DYNAMIC STRETCHING?

Stretching can be either Static or Dynamic. Dynamic stretching is a strategy used to improve mobility while moving through a range of motion, often in a manner that looks like the activity or sport that is going to be performed. Static stretching is holding a stretch without movement, usually only at the end-range of a muscle.

STATIC VERSUS DYNAMIC STRETCHING: CURRENT CONCEPTS

	Static Stretching	Dynamic Stretching
How to perform	Involves holding a muscle on stretch in a single position	Involves function sport-specific movements throughout the full range of motion.
Uses	Use after exercise to work on stiff muscles	Use before exercise as part of your warm-up routine.
Performance	Temporarily decrease performance (decreased force-production; decreased agility; decreased jump height)	Enhance performance (increased force-production, speed, power, and agility)
Risk of injury	Temporarily increase risk of injury	Decrease risk of injury

Your physiotherapist can design an individualized stretching program that will work to directly benefit you. Different athletes will require different stretching programs.

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