Stretching

Synonym Muscle stretching, stretching, autostretching, stretchingMuscle stretching is a fixed, indispensable part of training and therapy in competitive and popular sports as well as in physiotherapy. The importance and necessity of stretching depends on the type of sport practiced or on the existing complaints. Sports scientists and physiotherapists discuss the implementation and effects of different … Stretching

Why stretch? | Stretching

Why stretch? Stretching to improve mobility:According to the current state of science, it has been proven that the consistent application of stretching techniques improves long-term mobility if there is no anatomical, structural muscle shortening. Expansion of the movement amplitude beyond the normal level is necessary as a prerequisite for certain sports. The full development of … Why stretch? | Stretching

Stretch when? | Stretching

Stretch when? The right time for the stretching program is on the days off, regardless of the sport specific training. Stretching exercises should be carried out as an isolated training unit, except in the gymnastics and gymnastics disciplines. Before the sport-specific training no intensive muscle stretching program should be carried out for warming up, it … Stretch when? | Stretching

Stretch how? | Stretching

Stretch how? A large number of elongation methods are described in the technical literature, which have many similarities, but also many differences. Frequently, different implementation parameters such as holding time, number of repetitions or frequency are specified for the same stretching method. Study results are also difficult to compare, as they differ methodically in the … Stretch how? | Stretching

Evidence-based ( empirically proven healing art ) stretching techniques | Stretching

Evidence-based ( empirically proven healing art ) stretching techniques Synonym: Tension/relax/stretch(AE), Contract/Relax/stretch(CR): The specification of the tension/relax/stretch times for PIR stretching corresponds to the average data in the literature. The muscle to be stretched is moved with low force in the restricted direction of movement until a slight feeling of stretching occurs, followed by 5-10 … Evidence-based ( empirically proven healing art ) stretching techniques | Stretching

Stretch what? | Stretching

Stretch what? In order to find out which muscle groups are shortened, an individual examination by a physiotherapist or trainer is necessary. The examination includes: The exact location of the shortened muscles, the type of movement restriction and the possible causes are determined. Decisive for the selection of stretching exercises, stretching technique and intensity are … Stretch what? | Stretching

External rotation

Introduction A rotation always refers to a rotational movement of a body part. This takes place around a so-called rotation centre, which is formed by the centre of the joint. In the case of an external rotation, the rotational movement is performed from the front to the outside. This is in contrast to internal rotation, … External rotation

Forms of movement

Synonyms directions of movement, abduction, adduction, anteversion, retroversion, flexion, extension Introduction The directions/dimensions of movement of the extremities in the joints is often controversially discussed among laypersons in weight training. This is due to the fact that the individual exercises in strength training can be a mixture of several directions of movement (bench press, leg … Forms of movement