24/08/2025
๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ "๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ-๐จ๐๐" ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ! ๐
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It is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, helping your muscles move better, NOT disabling them.
๐๐๐ซ๐'๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ๐๐ผ
๐กStretching increases the length of your muscles and connective tissues, improving flexibility and range of motion.
๐While a deep stretch can temporarily "inhibit" a muscle, or cause it to relax, it absolutely does not prevent it from performing its protective functions.
๐๐ผIn fact, a flexible muscle is better able to handle stress and force, which can reduce your risk of injury.
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?๐ค
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Before activity with dynamic warm-ups (controlled & quick stretches that mimic the movements in a sport/activity).
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After activity with static stretches to cool-down (holding a stretch for 30+ seconds)
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To simply relieve pain when a muscle is too tight, sore, or tensed
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ก?๐โโ๏ธ
โผ๏ธIf you have a recent injury or unusual sharp, stabbing pain.
โผ๏ธIf a joint or muscle is swollen or infected.
โผ๏ธWhen your motion is limited by a bony block.
Alongside targeted treatments, stretching is one of the best tools we use in physical therapy programs and it's a great addition to your daily routine for a healthier body.
Have questions about stretching or injury? Consult with a physical therapist to find the safest and most effective routine for you! ๐ช
๐ด๐๐๐ โข ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐.๐คธ
๐References:
Shah, R., Samuel, M. W., & Son, J. (2023). Acute and Chronic effects of static stretching on Neuromuscular Properties: A Meta-Analytical Review. Applied Sciences, 13(21), 11979. https://doi.org/10.3390/app132111979
Page P. (2012). Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation. International journal of sports physical therapy, 7(1), 109โ119.
