#68: What is stretching doing or not doing for your body? With Dr. Payton, PT, DPT
from The Dr. Shannon Show
by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Published: Thu Jun 30 2022
Show Notes
Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon, two DPTs, discuss why they don't prioritize a ton of stretching. They educate about why we get tight and what may be more effective at improving tightness and mobility. They add that stretching may be a "band-aide" because tightness is a symptom of instability or another underlying issue. They also discuss their recommendations for dos and don'ts around stretching.
:What is tightness?
:Difference between tightness and ROM restrictions
:Analyzing ROM: bilateral vs. unilateral
:What ROM deficits could indicate
:What will improve tightness
:Neuromuscular reeducation/“brain mapping”
:Strength training can improve mobility
:Does stretching improve motor mapping?
:Practical application
:What stretching is doing from a neuromuscular standpoint
:Using stretching as a bandaid
:Why stretching might not be the first line of defense
:Can stretching be dangerous?
:Stretches that are not recommended
:General recommendations for stretching
:Improving flexibility as you age
:At what point in your workout should you stretch
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