Flexibility
Freedom of movement and absence of resistance against movement
Structural and functional factors
Joint architecture
Ligaments
Joint capsules
Not always attainable
Functional (active) factors
Voluntary and involuntary mechanisms can be manipulated to improve flexibility
How does it work
Read book please
How to stretch safely
Always stretch when warm Avoid ballistic stretching Focus on tension rather than pain Never force someone else to stretch Stretch slowly in a controlled manner