Stretching Therapy

Various shoulder exercises are becoming popular as people age and also becomes more active.

The complex nature of the shoulder girdle, which is made of the area between the humerus, clavicle and scapula and the muscles joining them together and the scapula to the spine, makes them very vulnerable to injury.

Many shoulder injuries and conditions are related to postural patterns, age, muscle weakness, and trauma to the joint and repetitious movement.

Shoulder exercises should be appropriate to the condition of the joints and muscles and if commenced early can prevent most of the rotator cuff injuries.

There are many different types of shoulder injury, and I believe most can be both prevented and restored with Stability Exercises.

Many believe stretching should be the first step in restoring proper range of motion and function back to the shoulder joint.

However if the whole Shoulder girdle is unstable any stretching exercise will only stretch the weak unstable areas.

Even a simple stretching exercise, as bending forwards and circulating the arm, will pull on the shoulder postural retraction muscles if they are weak.

Therefore I believe strengthening the postural retraction muscles should be first.

An easy exercise is rotating the hands out while arms by the side causing the palms to be forwards. Doing this, as a conscious habitual routine will pull the shoulders back and help stabilise the shoulder girdle

This will help then help prevent further injury.

Gentle stretching can come after the shoulder girdle is strong and stable.

Then when stretching has helped restore mobility, further strengthening exercises can be carried out.

To learn more on Postural exercises read the e-book written by Mark Sias, a fitness expert and gymnastics instructor.

My name is Alan Watkinson, I am a Physiotherapist from New Zealand, with over 40 years experience.

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Stretch Therapy II: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Assisted Stretching $20.15 This is a book for stretching clients on the table. The original Stretch Therapy book also available is for the client. Stretch Therapy II is for therapists. It is an easy, effective way to teach therapists how to stretch their clients for every muscle in the body.

Facilitated Stretching [With DVD] $14.4 The third edition of "Facilitated Stretching" is now revised, reorganized, and packaged with a DVD--surpassing its popular predecessor as the best source for the latest PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching techniques. "Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, " provides a useful overview of PNF stretching--a safe and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion. These steps apply whether you are isolating one muscle at a time or using the spiral-diagonal patterns of PNF to stretch groups of muscles simultaneously. The third edition contains all the great features of the previous edition, plus the following: -A companion DVD that demonstrates live stretching techniques from the book for a clearer understanding -New stretching routines for a variety of popular activities including running, golf, swimming, cycling, and throwing and racket sports -General stretches and stretches for older participants -Stretching activities with added strength work using stability balls and elastic bands -Stretching and strengthening tips for dealing with--and even preventing--common soft-tissue injuriesThe new edition has also been reorganized using a regional approach to presenting muscle group functions around specific joints. You will learn how to stretch each major muscle in the body, both individually and in groups. In addition, you will discover how to appropriately use group pattern stretches to improve flexibility and coordination and individual muscle stretches to relax tight muscles and break up adhesions within or between muscles. Instruction is provided for using the techniques on your own or with a partner. More than 350 photographs showing the progression of stretches enrich the book while the new 60-minute DVD demonstrates the stretches and strengthening exercises in even more detail. Icons are featured throughout the text, indicating which exercises are demonstrated on the DVD. A unique binding also allows you to lay the book flat while performing the exercises without losing your place. The DVD serves as a great visual tool for improving your technique and getting the most out of your routines. An ideal reference for fitness professionals, "Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, " provides techniques to help athletes, patients, and clients improve flexibility, strength, and coordination while also treating and preventing injuries. Students in massage therapy, athletic training, and other professional training programs will discover how to use facilitated stretching in conjunction with massage and other manual therapy techniques. A test package is also available for instructors and is conveniently offered through a product-specific Web site: www.HumanKinetics.com/FacilitatedStretching. With "Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, " you have a cutting-edge tool

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The Anatomy of Stretching (Paperback) $33.91 The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially more permanent disabilities, including serious body injuries. One safe, quickly productive way to address the problem is through a simple therapy that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without special equipment: stretching. This new edition of Brad Walker’s best-selling book on the subject presents 135 unique stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed.   The book begins with clear, detailed descriptions of important principles of anatomy and physiology, the benefits of stretching, different forms of stretching, rules to remember, and how to stretch properly. It also focuses on the kinds of stretches that are most helpful in the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries. Organized by body part, The Anatomy of Stretching presents stretching exercises in a uniform style accompanied by full-color anatomical illustrations. Equally useful for fitness fans, pro or amateur athletes, coaches and personal trainers, and healthcare practitioners, this new edition contains 20 new stretches; expanded physiology and anatomy information; and a revised numbering system that makes the stretches easier to reference. An expanded appendix includes a longer resources section and a helpful chart describing the top five stretches for each sport and sports injury.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching: Illustrated $16.23 "The key to fundamental flexibility." Stretching is the safest way to keep your whole body in balance. Not only is it a great way to warm up, cool down, and prevent injuries, but it can also be used for non-impact toning and strengthening routines. Stretching can be done anywhere, anytime, and can serve as both a stress reliever and therapy for dozens of physical conditions, from strains to sports injuries. This invaluable guide includes: aSimple step-by-step instructions aDozens of dedicated stretch routines designed to alleviate specific conditions, such as back pain and TMJ aHundreds of easy-to-follow illustrations aUseful for serious athletes and fitness professionals as well as novices

Stretching Sole-utions for the Upper and Lower Body (DVD) $44.73 Ever wonder why the best stretching programs always seem to “come up short?� Although stretching has been shown to be a reasonably good technique for enhancing movement, it is far from being sufficient. Stretching “Sole-utions� for the Upper and Lower Body explains how using small equipment can enable participants to experience a comprehensive approach to improved mobility. The DVD teaches fitness professionals how to release soft tissue and stiff joints, as well as details techniques to mobilize the spine. The DVD reviews how this unique combination of stretching, body therapy, and fascial release can help individuals achieve greater whole-body mobility. Among the topics covered: common postural types, releasing the posterior chain, releasing the anterior chain, and releasing the lateral chain. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

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