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- General Visitor Area
- Home Page
Improve your Flexibility Quickly! Over 130 Photographs of Stretching and Flexibility Exercises.
- About Us
The Company Behind The Stretching Institute Product Range. Information about Walkerbout Health Pty Ltd, its' founder and associates.
- Contact Us
Full contact details for Walkerbout Health Pty Ltd and The Stretching Institute.
- Legal Information
Privacy information and legal issues for The Stretching Institute web site.
- Free Newsletter
The Stretching & Sports Injury Report. Stretching, Flexibility and Sports Injury Tips to help you Prevent and Treat Sports Injury.
- Product Information
Information about our entire range of stretching and flexibility products including prices and ordering details.
- Product Testimonials
Product Testimonials including customer testimonials, professional endoresments and magazine reviews.
- Order Information
Ordering options, procedures and prices for The Stretching Institute Product Range.
- Recommend this site
Recommend The Stretching Institute web site to a friend or family member.

- Product Range
- InstantStretch v2.01 Software
Create as many Professional Stretching Routines as you want, Quickly and Easily! Create them for yourself, create them for your clients; and all you have to do is click a few buttons, choose a few options and presto; instant stretching routines, ready to print out or save them for later. InstantStretch v2.01 contains nearly 100 different stretching exercises and creates unlimited stretching routines for over 35 different sports and 19 different muscle groups. You can store unlimited clients within the software; add, edit or delete clients; archive routines for each client; and back up and restore your client database with ease.
- Private Members Area
As a members of The Stretching Institute's new Private Members Area you get 135 photos; over 40 videos; over 120 printable stretching routines; articles; journal reviews; interviews; a discussion forum where you'll get answers to all your sports injury questions; a 15% members discount; and you can even advertise your own business on our high-traffic web site. Plus, we're adding more and more all the time.
- The Stretching Handbook
135 Photographs of Unique, Individual Stretching Exercises - The Stretching Handbook is an easy-to-use, quick reference guide for everyone involved in health, fitness and sporting activities. Written to minimise the likelihood of sports injury and improve athletic performance, it gives coaches, trainers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts a complete reference handbook to assist with the planning and implementation of their training and rehabilitation sessions.
- The Stretching DVD
Over 40 Routines of Unique, Individual Stretching Exercises - The Stretching DVD is based on the best selling publication The Stretching Handbook. This half hour video goes way beyond just a series of stretches. It contains crucial stretching information to help you: Alleviate annoying back pain; Recover quickly from sports injury; Do away with stiff aching muscles; Improve your athletic ability; Cut your chances of sports injury; and improve posture.
- The Stretching Poster
The Stretching Poster is a visual aid and reminder of the importance of stretching. It details and explains 30 stretching exercises from The Stretching Handbook in a visual wall chart for use within gyms, fitness centres, sports clubs, or for personal use.
- Anatomical Stretching Charts (Pack of 3)
Consists of 3 large anatomical stretching charts displaying 48 different stretches for the upper body, the lower body and the neck, back & core. Each stretch comes with a detailed anatomical muscle drawing that shows you the exact muscles being stretched, plus a full description of how to perform the stretch; a detailed list of all the muscles involved; and a list of sports injuries that the stretch will help with.
- StretchBand
This simple stretching tool will take you to a whole new level of flexibility. It's just like having your own personal stretching assistant. In fact it's better than using a partner because you have total control over every aspect of your flexibility training. StretchBand was developed to encourage athletes and fitness enthusiasts to improve their flexibility as a means of injury prevention. StretchBand will help you improve your athletic performance, reduce your risk of injury and decrease muscle tightness.

- Newsletter Archives
- Hamstring Stretches to help the Lower Back
Learn how stretching the hamstrings can relieve lower back pain.
- Treating and Preventing DeQuervain's Syndrome
What is DeQuervain's Syndrome and what can you do to find relief?
- Scar Tissue Removal
Learn how to remove scar tissue quickly with massage.
- Ankle Synovitis Prevention and Treatment
Learn what Ankle Synovitis is; what causes it; plus correct prevention and treatment strategies.
- Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex)
What is the Stretch Reflex and how can you use it to improve your flexibility?
- Separated Shoulder and AC Joint Injury
Discover the causes behind a Separated Shoulder, plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies.
- Warm Up Guidelines
Learn how to warm up properly before stretching.
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Discover the causes behind Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies.
- Treating Scoliosis and Abnormal Curvature of the Spine
Learn the causes of Scoliosis and how to treat it effectively.
- Kickboxing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with kickboxing injuries for good.
- Archery Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with archery injuries for good.
- Windsurfing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with windsurfing injuries for good.
- Badminton Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with badminton injuries for good.
- Walking Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with walking injuries for good.
- Wrestling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with wrestling injuries for good.
- Pre-exercise Stretching and Performance
Research offers insight into flexibility, function and the pros and cons of stretching prior to activity.
- Squash Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with squash injuries for good.
- Surfing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with surfing injuries for good.
- Rugby Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with rugby injuries for good.
- Cheerleading Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with cheerleading injuries for good.
- Volleyball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with volleyball injuries for good.
- Gymnastics Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with gymnastics injuries for good.
- Boxing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with boxing injuries for good.
- Rowing and Kayaking Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with rowing and kayaking injuries for good.
- Stretching May Offer Extended Benefits
Study shows gains in strength and endurance, but best timing still debated.
- Gridiron Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with gridiron injuries for good.
- Netball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with netball injuries for good.
- Strength Training Without Equipment
You don't need equipment or gadgets to stretch and strengthen your muscles.
- Why Endurance Training Lacks Staying Power
It's STILL about who can go the fastest.
- Train Your Clients for Trail Running
Linking Fitness, Function and Performance.
- Cycling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with cycling injuries for good.
- Dehydration
Sweat Loss and Electrolyte Replacement.
- Martial Arts Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with martial arts injuries for good.
- Strength Training Injury
10 Common Causes and How to Avoid Them.
- The 5 P's of Running Form
Preparation, Propulsion, Pushoff, Pull-through and Percussion.
- The Goals of Rehabilitation
The Inflammation Phase & Repair Phase.
- Athletic Conditioning
Top Ten Training Tips for Athletic Conditioning Success.
- Intensify Your Workouts
How to Intensify your Workouts.
- Interval Training
The Power of Interval Training.
- Stretching and Muscle Growth
How Stretching Can Explode Your Muscle Growth.
- What's a Foam Roller?
What will a foam roller do for me? And how would I use a foam roller?
- How to Beat Back Pain at the Office
Learn how to treat, manage and beat back pain in the office or at work.
- The Static Stretching Renaissance
When and how to use static stretching for the warm-up.
- A Stretching Conversation
Stretching and flexibility research update.
- Sports Drinks
Re-Fuel correctly and avoid dehydration.
- Power Development for Rugby
Power development programs that can be applied to rugby and other sports.
- Pay Attention to Pain and Soreness
Knowing how to react to pain can help you avoid a serious injury.
- Cricket Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with cricket injuries for good.
- Hockey Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with hockey injuries for good.
- Softball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with softball injuries for good.
- Speed Training
Speed and Power Training for the 40 yard dash.
- Hamstring Strain in Soccer
The complete management of a recurrent hamstring muscle strain of a soccer player.
- Basketball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with basketball injuries for good.
- Soccer Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with soccer injuries for good.
- Baseball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with baseball injuries for good.
- Golf Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with golf injuries for good.
- Tennis Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your game and do away with tennis injuries for good.
- Running Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with running injuries for good.
- Swimming Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with swimming injuries for good.
- Morton's Neuroma / Morton's Syndrome
Anatomy, Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
- Hernia
Types, Treatment and Prevention.
- Diabetes and Exercises
Prevention, Management and Healthy Eating & Exercise Recommendations for Diabetes.
- Metabolism
The Secret to a Fast Metabolism.
- Heart and Lungs
Introduction to Anti-Aging for Your Heart and Lungs.
- Push Ups
Push-up Variations.
- 4 Things Cause Sciatica...
What's causing yours and which treatment is going to be the most effective for you?
- Warm-up for the Spine
3 simple methods to prepare the spine for exercise.
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction
Relief from, and treatment for, Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction.
- Golf Stretching
What Will A Golf Stretching Program Do For Your Game?
- Golf Performance
5 Ways To Improve Your Performance On The Golf Course.
- Golf Fitness
7 Fitness Components to Successful Golf.
- Club Head Speed
What's core got to do with it?
- Repetitive Strain Injury
Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
- Osgood Schlatter's Disease
Prevention, Treatment and Management of Osgood Schlatter's Disease.
- Plantar Fasciitis
Heel and Foot Pain Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis.
- Pilates
What's all the hype?
- Winter Fitness
Strength, Stretching and Circuit Training for Winter Skiing Fitness.
- Core Stability and Injury Prevention
...including sample exercises.
- Compartment Syndrome
Types, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Causes and Remedies including Specific Stretching Exercies.
- Stretching in the Gym
Learn how, why and when you need to stretch in the gym.
- Stretching Principles and Guidelines
The do's and don'ts of stretching and flexibility training.
- Benefits of Flexibility Training
Learn how stretching and flexibility can help you.
- The Truth About Stretching
Is stretching before exercise really harmful?
- Strength Training
...for injury prevention.
- Fibromyalgia
Relief from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Stress Fractures
Prevention and Treatment for Stress Fractures.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Prevention and Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- First Aid for Sports Injuries
The Critical First 3 Minutes.
- Osteitis Pubis
Inflammation of the cartilage disc in the pubic bone.
- Chondromalacia, Knee Pain and Runner's Knee
Prevention and Treatment for Knee Pain, Chondromalacia and Runner's Knee.
- Stretching at your Desk or Computer
Relieve tension and pain with these simple stretching exercises.
- Stretching for Injury Rehabilitation
Speed up Your Recovery with the right type of Stretching.
- Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder
Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis).
- Bruises and Muscle Contusions
Can Stretching Speed-Up the Recovery Process?
- Good Stretch? Bad Stretch?
How to decide for yourself.
- Iliopsoas Tendonitis and Iliopsoas Syndrome
How to fix inflammation or strain of the Iliopsoas muscle.
- Piriformis Syndrome
...and Effective Piriformis Stretches.
- Active Rehabilitation
The final hurdle to a complete recovery!
- Pulled Muscles, Scar Tissue and Re-Injury
How does scar tissue affect recovery and re-injury of pulled muscles and sports injury?
- Throwers Elbow
A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Throwers Elbow!
- Stretching and the Warm Up
Are you confussed?
- Traditional Treatments for Back Pain
Which Ones Work and Which Ones Don't?
- Meniscus Tear & Torn Knee Cartilage
Prevention & Treatment for Knee Pain, Torn Knee Cartilage and Meniscus Tear.
- ACL Injuries & Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation
ACL Injury - Causes, Prevention and Treatment.
- Knee Pain & Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain
Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
- Patellar Tendonitis - Jumper's Knee
Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
- Bursitis
Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Bursitis.
- Care of the Injured Player
Before the Competition Begins.
- Over Weight?
Lose weight and reduce your chance of sports injury!
- Coming Back from a Sports Injury
Treatment & Recovery Strategies for Common Sports Injuries.
- Side Stitches
Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
- Muscle Cramp & Spasm
Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
- Achilles Tendonitis and Achilles Tendon Injury
Three part article on Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Achilles Injury.
- Pronation, Supination
...and choosing the right footwear.
- Running Injuries
Runner's Lament: Injuries Are Inevitable.
- PNF Stretching Explained
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
- Diary of a Common Sports Injury
The exact step-by-step process I personally used to completely heal a common sports injury.
- Sports Massage
The fitness-related benefits of sports massage.
- STRETCHING - Scientifically
The latest scientific studies and research findings.
- Minimizing Sore Muscles
8 tips to reduce the incidence of pain and sore muscles!
- The FITT Principle
...in relation to injury prevention.
- No Pain No Gain???
How many years have we heard this refrain?
- Groin Pain and Groin Pull Injury
A Guide for the Treatment & Prevention of Groin Injuries!
- Golfers Elbow, Elbow Tendonitis & Elbow Pain
A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Golfers Elbow!
- Plyometrics & Plyometric Exercises
Plyometric Exercises are great for Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation!
- Cross Training
How cross training workouts can make you a better athlete!
- Circuit Training and Circuit Training Routines
Add circuit training for a well-rounded exercise program.
- Ankle Injuries, Ankle Pain & Sprained Ankle Treatment
Three part guide for the Prevention and Treatment of Ankle Injuries.
- Knee Pain and Illiotibial Band Syndrome
A guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Knee Injuries and ITB Syndrome!
- Osteoarthritis
Eight Tips to Beat Your Osteoarthritis!
- Preventing Injury IS Improving Performance
Strength and Conditioning is the key.
- Heat Injuries
Tips for Training & Playing in the Heat.
- Rehabilitation for a Healthy Back
Rehabilitation guidelines for getting your back, back to its best.
- Shin Splints
Shin Splints are one of the most common injuries known to athletes.
- Cool Down
Recover Faster & Avoid Injury!
- Overtraining
Not giving your body the rest it needs may lead to a sports injury disaster!
- Stretching
Why Should I?
- Prehabilitation
Prehabilitation to Avoid Rehabilitation!
- Tennis Elbow
A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Tennis Elbow!
- Warm Up Activities & Stretching Exercises
Warm up properly, and reduce the risk of sports injury!
- Treatment for pulled muscles and Sports Injuries
Three part guide to Cutting Your Recovery Time by Days, if not Weeks!
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
A Guide for the Treatment and Prevention of Shoulder Injuries!
- Aerobic Water Exercise & Aquatic Therapy
A superb form of exercise for injury rehabilitation and maintaining fitness!
- Hamstring Stretches and Hamstring Injury Treatment
Why are they so common, & what can you do to prevent them?

- Resource Area
- The Stretching & Sports Injury Report
- This free monthly report contains cutting-edge information and the latest up-to-date techniques to help you enjoy your sport and minimize the likelihood of sports injury. Sign up now by clicking here.



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The Stretching Institute
47-47 36th Street, Suite # 3208
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 877-580-7771
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Testimonials
"I'd simply like to say a big thank you for covering an area that is often neglected; STRETCHING!!! There are so many myths about it and I have not found one site that deals sufficiently and simply with this VERY IMPORTANT aspect of fitness, be that for a 65yr old or a fit army recruit... until I tripped over yours. So well done and please keep me on your data base - a lot of your information has consolidated my own ideas which I use regularly with my patients." Diksha Chakravarti, Msc MBCMA MACM MFHS
"I would just like to say thank you for the information you have provided. I never received this type of information in my personal training course, which I believe should be a part of PT accreditation. I have learned a lot from it and it will assist me to be a better PT in my new personal training business. It is also a pleasant surprise to receive information for nothing without trying to push company products down our necks. Many many thanks." Sharon Neyland
"Your book and DVD has really helped motivate me to get and stay fit. I've seen a lot of progress already and I've only been using it for about six weeks. A lot of muscle and joint pain I thought was chronic is almost gone. And it's easy too - just a floor and a TV and I'm set. I'm sure you know, but for the $25 or $30, this was a bargain! I love to play golf, but I was losing fitness while focusing on my golf game. I'm excited my golf will be even better and more fun with less pain with the help of your stretching resources." Pat Calby
"THANKS for all the great info. I awoke at 2am on the 14th with serious pain and lack of movement in my shoulder, and had to miss work that day. On Saturday, a friend told me about frozen shoulder. So I googled it, came up with your web site, and immediately started treating it as you recommend. The improvement has been dramatic; I'd say 80-90% back to normal." John Ingress
"I can't begin to tell you how much you have helped me. I am a 55 year old who has been in a variety of athletic activities that have resulted in minor to major injuries. Your information has helped me to get back into activities that I thought were history." Mel Milliron
"Your products are the very best compilation of stretches that I have ever been exposed to in the 20+ years of knowing therapists. Usually the info they offer is fragmented and yours was so complete. Your products have made a real difference in how I function day to day." Name Withheld
"I found your website accidentally and want to commend you on focusing on this critically important aspect of conditioning. As a former Olympic athlete and gold medalist in the Commonwealth games, I can attest to the minimal attention given to proper warm-ups and stretching by most coaches in most sports."
"Every high school coach and every athlete in every sport should become your students, and should recognize the importance of stretching to maximize performance and to avoid injury." Paul Foreman
"I want to thank you for your newsletters. It has encouraged me this winter when I pulled a calf muscle and from your injury recommendations and exercises has helped me recover in 5 weeks to be back up on the slopes and am fully recovered." Mendy Jimison
"I've just been looking for some information on iliopsoas tendonitis and found your website. Your article on this conditions was great - informative, succinct and comprehensive, but easy to read. I used to manage a consulting company with 40 scientists working for me, and none of them could write without a liberal sprinkling of jargon (which makes for incredibly frustrating peer review!). It's really refreshing to see such top-quality information. Thanks for making my day a little easier." Melanie White
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