Attention Runners of ALL abilities & ages:

Do you wonder if you should stretch before, during, or after activity ?

Are you confused as to whether you should be holding stretches for shorter, more frequent holds or longer, fewer holds ?

Wondering about all the different terminology you hear regarding stretching ?

Did you know that significant losses in range of motion begin in young adulthood and continue throughout normal aging? The importance of maintaining and gaining mobility for everyday activities, sports performance, injury prevention, and recovery is often misunderstood.

 Stretching and flexibility training, like many other forms of exercise, can be beneficial or counterproductive to your results based on a host of variables. Stretching, depending on the individual, can be extremely helpful even when applied as little as 5 minutes per week. There are many types of stretching - static, dynamic, ballistic, and PNF - and the key is knowing the frequency, intensity, duration, and type that is best for your body and your goals.

 Along with strength, rehab, and performance programs, the Physical Therapists at Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center can modify, develop, and help you incorporate stretching into your active lifestyle to reduce your risk of injury and improve your performance. Let us help you find answers to your stretching routine questions so you can optimally incorporate stretching into your training and recreation to move more comfortably, safely, and often!

By Raphael Zamora, PT, DPT

Contact Raphael or one of our other Physical Therapy Specialists.