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Stretching Vs. Warming Up: What’s the Difference?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

One of the more frequent questions I am asked when conducting physical therapy evaluations is “Did my injury occur because...
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Stretch of the Week: Self-Massage for the Wrist

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Athletico

The final stretch for August features two self-massage techniques for the wrist. You will need a tennis ball and a...
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Stretch of the Week: Standing Cobra Door Stretch

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Athletico

Continuing with our subclavius stretches for July, week 3 brings us to the Standing Cobra Door Stretch. It’s becoming a favorite...
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Stretch of the Week: Chair Lunge

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Athletico

The final week of June is upon us. Let’s end it with a great stretch called the Chair Lunge! This...
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Stretch of the Week: Chair Forward Fold

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Athletico

Week 2 of June brings us to the Chair Forward Fold Those of you who sit for long periods of...
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Stretch of the Week: Supported Prone Twist

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Athletico

Week 4 of our restorative stretch journey takes us to the Supported Prone Twist. You will need a bolster or...
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Stretch of the Week: Eagle Legs

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Athletico

For the 3rd week of April we will review an internal hip rotation movement that will also help to build...
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Stretch of the Week: Prone Double Internal Rotation Stretch

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Athletico

Continuing with the theme of internal rotation of the hip, for week two we will review a stretch while lying...
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