Two types of stretches
Passive and active
Stretches: active assisted
Client assists
Stretches: active resisted
Point of resistance and have them resist
Used as passive exercise
Stretches
Assists in assessing tissue
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Increases flexibility
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Aids in range of motion
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Promotes relaxation and relieves sore muscles as well as aids in rehabilitation
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Can decrease muscle gaurding
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Improves kinesthenic awareness
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Improves alignment and posture
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Should be gentle slow and to clients flexibility
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Should be held for 6-12 seconds
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Dislocation is contraindicated
Stretches
Any slow sustained lengthening of a muscle or muscle group
Stretches