Stretching

Stretching
• Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a
specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or
stretch in order to improve the muscle elasticity.
• Increasing flexibility through stretching is one of the
basic tenets of physical fitness. It is common to
stretch before and after exercise to reduce the risk of
injury and increase performance.
Stretching
• Stretching can be dangerous when performed
incorrectly. There are many techniques for stretching
in general, some technique may be effective or
detrimental, even to the point of causing
hypermobility, instability, or permanent damage to
the tendons, ligaments, and muscle fiber.
Types of Stretching

• Static Stretching
• Ballistic Stretching
• Dynamic Stretching
Static Stretching
• Static stretching is probably the most common type
of stretching.
• Static stretching is a form of stretching which a
person maintains a position where the muscle is
stretch for a prolonged period of time.
• The best time to use static stretch is post-workout, as
it increase blood flow and range of motion.
Example of Static Stretching
Ballistic Stretching
• Ballistic stretching is a form of stretching that
attempts to use the momentum of a body part to
stretch beyond range of motion.
• Stretch the muscle by bouncing in and out to try and
get further into stretch.
Example of Ballistic Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
• Dynamic stretch is more functionally oriented
stretch. It involves whole body movements and
actively moving a joint passed its range of motion
without holding the movement at its endpoint.
• Dynamic stretches can also be a series of movements
to get the body moving before any type of exercise.
Example of Dynamic Stretching