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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the resource!

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Lets Get Started

    • Guidelines for Effective Stretching Techniques

    • Performance

    • Recovery

    • Techniques

    • General Rules for Effective Stretching
  • 3

    Types of Effective Stretching

    • Static

    • Active

    • Eccentric

    • Dynamic

    • PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
  • 4

    Illustrations of Stretching Examples

    • Static Stretches

    • Active Stretches

    • Eccentric Stretches

    • Dynamic Stretches

    • PNF Stretches - Contract & Relax

    • PNF Stretches - Contract & Hold
  • 5

    Joint Distraction

    • Examples of Joint Distraction

    • Muscle Re-education

    • Stretching Technique Combinations

    • Illustrated Joint Distraction Exercises
  • 6

    Next Steps...

    • References

    • Before you go...