Stretching the Body to Improve Flexibility

About this course

In this course, the physiology of stretching will be covered, including the terminology, anatomy and specifics of stretching. There are several types of stretching and these are covered here with examples of each type. Specific stretches for different areas of the body are covered as well as issues and solutions that can occur when stretching. This includes the lower body - feet, calves, front of the lower leg, hamstrings, quads, hip flexors and gluts as well as deep hip rotators. For the upper body - the hands, wrists, forearms, triceps, biceps, shoulders and shoulder girdle are covered. The trunk includes the lower back, middle back, upper back, neck and face. The course finishes with an example of a whole body stretching program. This program can be done in stages on different days or as a whole program done each day. Stretches include instructions on what you should feel and where and how to decrease the stretch as well as increase the stretch. Stretching is important for healthy, painfree daily function. It is important to know how to do properly and prevent injuries while also not causing them while stretching. This course will help you know the difference and help you design your own stretches that work for you and others.

Course objectives

• improve overall flexibility
• prevent stretching-related injuries
• enhance daily functional movement