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What is Assisted Stretching?
Assisted stretching is a form of stretching where someone helps you stretch your muscles beyond what you may be able to do on your own. An assisted stretch with a trained professional allows for a deeper and more effective stretch, as you are able to relax the other muscles surrounding the targeted muscle group. The stretch therapist is able to apply controlled pressure to specific muscles and joints through movements and stretch patterns that are tailored to your body's needs and limitations. From sedentary to professional athletes, assisted stretching is beneficial to people of all ages, lifestyles, and flexibility levels.
Benefits of Assisted Stretching
Reduce Muscle Tension / Stiffness
Improve Mobility / Range of Motion
Reduce Pain & Inflammation
Improve Flexibility
Post workout / Reduce Muscle Soreness
Help Recover / Prevent Injury
Reduce Incidence of Arthritis
Boost Athletic Performance
Reduce Overall Stress Levels
Increase Blood Flow to Muscles
Methodology:
Our approach to assisted stretching utilizes a technique known as PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) or the contract-relax method. This technique allows for reciprocal inhibition of the muscle groups and creates a safe and effective stretch on the target muscles. In these one on one sessions I will customize your routine specifically for your goals and any limitations you may have. As you start seeing improvements from your stretch sessions, I will modify your program to fit your needs at any given time and to ensure continual progress towards your goals.
Additional Resources :)
Hindle, Kayla B et al. “Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Its Mechanisms and Effects on Range of Motion and Muscular Function.” Journal of human kinetics vol. 31 (2012): 105-13. doi:10.2478/v10078-012-0011-y
Maddigan, Meaghan E et al. “A comparison of assisted and unassisted proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques and static stretching.” Journal of strength and conditioning research vol. 26,5 (2012): 1238-44. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182510611
Physiology of Stretching: https://web.mit.edu/tkd/stretch/stretching_2.html#SEC18
Stanziano, Damian C et al. “The effects of an active-assisted stretching program on functional performance in elderly persons: a pilot study.” Clinical interventions in aging vol. 4 (2009): 115-20. doi:10.2147/cia.s4152
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