Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...
Range of motion (ROM) refers to how far you can move or stretch a part of your body, such as a joint or a muscle. It’s different for each of us. For example, some people can do complete splits, but ...
There are stretches for flexibility and then there are their lesser-discussed counterparts: mobility exercises. Just like we need our joints and muscles to be loose and pain-free for good-quality ...
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...
Internal Rotation is an often-overlooked exercise for the shoulders. It is important however, as it helps strengthen the rotator cuff, increases stability of the shoulder joint and improves range of ...
You do it all—warm up, sweat, stretch, and recover. But your workout routine actually still isn’t complete without one ...
Stretch therapy can help increase your muscle flexibility over time and have a protective effect if performed consistently. It’s beneficial for anyone at any age, but make sure to use proper technique ...
Active recovery is low intensity exercise that a person performs after higher intensity exercise to improve their recovery and performance. Recovering after a workout is an essential part of physical ...