Changes in Stretching 5 Elasticity Visco Elasticity Plasticity
Determinants OF STRETCHING 6 ! Alignment ! ROM ! Stabilization ! Intensity ! Duration ! Frequency ! Mode + Posture + Arthro/Osteo Kinematics + Injury Free + Magnitude of force + Length of time each cycle + # of Sessions per day/week + Static, Ballistic, Cyclic + Passive, Assisted, Active + Manual, Mechanical, self
Selection of Stretching 7 ! Tissue and impairment ! Evidence of Pain/Inflammation ! Duration of Hypomobility ! Stage of Healing ! Previous history and response of stretching ! Underlying health conditions ! Ability of the patient ! Patient’s acceptance
EFFECTS & USES 8 Effects ! Sarcomere give- HR ! Energy absorption & Wash away metabolites ! Muscle tension reduction ! Retention of muscle energy ! Prepare for other Physio /Alt/ Medicine Therapy Uses + Flexibility + New Sarcomere unit development- CR + Relaxation of local JT/ Body + Improved muscle performance + Improvement in health