Whole body stretch

I HAVE ADDED SOME BASIC STRETCHES AND ITS IMAGES

1. ACTIVE STRETCHING Prof. Dr. M. Rajesh, PT, M.P.T(cardio), BCRC   TRINITY MISSION AND MEDICAL FOUNDATION MADURAI  

2. Active stretching  is the practice of holding a position using only the muscles in the group that pose is designed to target. For instance, if a pose is supposed to  stretch   abs, muscles in that area to hold that pose. Muscle holding should be 10-30 seconds at least Every muscles stretched 3-5 stretches at least INTRODUCTION

3. Less tightness Better circulation Increase flexibility Pain relief Improve performance Decrease chances of soft tissue injury BENEFITS OF ACTIVE STRETCHING

4. Static Dynamic Ballistic TYPES OF STRETCHING

5. Neck flexor stretching

6. Neck extensor stretching

7. Neck lateral flexor stretching

8. Sternocleidomastoid stretching

9. Pectoral stretching

10. Biceps stretching

11. Triceps stretching

12. Abdomen stretching

13. Lumbar stretching

14. Hip extensor stretching

15. Hip flexor stretching

16. Quadriceps stretching

17. Quadriceps stretching in standing

18. Hamstring stretching

19. Hamstring stretching in standing

20. Unilateral hamstring stretching

21. Calf stretch

22. Calf stretch

23. Calf stretch on steps

24. Surya namaskar

25. Prof. Dr. M. RAJESH, PT,M.P.T(cardio),B.C.R.C TRINITY MISSIOIN AND MEDICAL FOUNDATION MADURAI.   Visit: www.skpfc.wordpress.com THANK YOU