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  • InstantStretch v3.1 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 contains 135 different stretching exercises and creates unlimited stretching routines for 37 different sports and 119 different muscles. 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. Watch the InstantStretch Tutorials for more information.
  • 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 100 minutes of individual stretching exercises for every major muscle group in your body, and customized routines for the Upper Body, the Lower Body and the Neck, Back & Core. The Stretching DVD 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 your posture.
  • Stretch Band
    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. View some of the StretchBand Stretches to see how StretchBand can help you.
  • 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.
  • 7 Step Rotator Cuff Treatment System
    Fix your rotator cuff once and for all and restore pain free, unrestricted movement to your shoulder.

 

 


Article Archive

  1. Table Tennis Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with table tennis injuries.
  2. Water Polo Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with water polo injuries.
  3. Sailing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with sailing injuries.
  4. Triathlon Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with triathlon injuries.
  5. Roller Derby Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with roller derby injuries.
  6. How to Stretch, When to Stretch and Stretching Properly
    Answers to common stretching questions to make sure you're stretching properly.
  7. Snowboarding Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with snowboarding injuries for good.
  8. Stretching and Muscle Fascia
    What is muscle fascia and how does it affect your flexibility and the way you stretch?
  9. When and Whom to Stretch
    Regular stretching increases force and power, and improves running speed.
  10. Stretching Muscles Makes Them Stronger
    Residual force enhancement and muscle stretching and contraction.
  11. Guidelines for Implementing a Dynamic Warmup
    Dynamic exercise offers a more beneficial warmup procedure.
  12. Running Form
    Improve your functional strength and muscle elasticity for better running.
  13. Sore Muscles and Sore Muscle Treatment
    Find the right sore muscle treatment to get relief from your sore muscles.
  14. Stretching and Flexibility Defined
    What is stretching? What is flexibility? And how do we define the different types of stretching and flexibility?
  15. Stretching Guidelines - AUDIO
    Safe stretching tips to help you get the most out of your time spent stretching.
  16. Warm up Stretching Tips - AUDIO
    Myths and misconceptions about how to use stretching in the warm up, plus the latest stretching research.
  17. Best Stretch, Better Stretch - AUDIO
    How to choose the best stretch for your needs, plus 6 tips on how to get a better stretch.
  18. Motocross Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with motocross injuries for good.
  19. Ice Skating Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with ice skating injuries for good.
  20. Mountain Biking Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with mountain biking injuries for good.
  21. Ballet Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with ballet injuries for good.
  22. Ballroom Dancing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with ballroom dancing injuries for good.
  23. Rock Climbing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with rock climbing injuries for good.
  24. Snow Skiing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with snow skiing injuries for good.
  25. Tenpin Bowling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with tenpin bowling injuries for good.
  26. Horse Riding Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with horse riding injuries for good.
  27. Lacrosse Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with lacrosse injuries for good.
  28. Top 10 Best Stretching and Flexibility Books Ever Written
    See what books The Stretching Institute refers to for everything there is to know about stretching.
  29. Hamstring Stretches to help the Lower Back
    Learn how stretching the hamstrings can relieve lower back pain.
  30. Treating and Preventing DeQuervain's Syndrome
    What is DeQuervain's Syndrome and what can you do to find relief?
  31. Ankle Synovitis Prevention and Treatment
    Learn what Ankle Synovitis is; what causes it; plus correct prevention and treatment strategies.
  32. Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex)
    What is the Stretch Reflex and how can you use it to improve your flexibility?
  33. Separated Shoulder and AC Joint Injury
    Discover the causes behind a Separated Shoulder, plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies.
  34. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
    Discover the causes behind Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies.
  35. Treating Scoliosis and Abnormal Curvature of the Spine
    Learn the causes of Scoliosis and how to treat it effectively.
  36. Kickboxing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with kickboxing injuries for good.
  37. Archery Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with archery injuries for good.
  38. Windsurfing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with windsurfing injuries for good.
  39. Badminton Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with badminton injuries for good.
  40. Walking Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with walking injuries for good.
  41. Wrestling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with wrestling injuries for good.
  42. Pre-exercise Stretching and Performance
    Research offers insight into flexibility, function and the pros and cons of stretching prior to activity.
  43. Squash Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with squash injuries for good.
  44. Surfing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with surfing injuries for good.
  45. Rugby Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with rugby injuries for good.
  46. Cheerleading Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with cheerleading injuries for good.
  47. Volleyball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with volleyball injuries for good.
  48. Gymnastics Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with gymnastics injuries for good.
  49. Boxing Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with boxing injuries for good.
  50. Rowing and Kayaking Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with rowing and kayaking injuries for good.
  51. Stretching May Offer Extended Benefits
    Study shows gains in strength and endurance, but best timing still debated.
  52. Gridiron Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with gridiron injuries for good.
  53. Netball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with netball injuries for good.
  54. Cycling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with cycling injuries for good.
  55. Martial Arts Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with martial arts injuries for good.
  56. Stretching and Muscle Growth
    How Stretching Can Explode Your Muscle Growth.
  57. What's a Foam Roller?
    What will a foam roller do for me? And how would I use a foam roller?
  58. The Static Stretching Renaissance
    When and how to use static stretching for the warm-up.
  59. Cricket Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with cricket injuries for good.
  60. Hockey Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with hockey injuries for good.
  61. Softball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with softball injuries for good.
  62. Basketball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with basketball injuries for good.
  63. Soccer Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with soccer injuries for good.
  64. Baseball Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with baseball injuries for good.
  65. Golf Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with golf injuries for good.
  66. Tennis Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your game and do away with tennis injuries for good.
  67. Running Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with running injuries for good.
  68. Swimming Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
    Improve your performance and do away with swimming injuries for good.
  69. Morton's Neuroma / Morton's Syndrome
    Anatomy, Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
  70. Hernia
    Types, Treatment and Prevention.
  71. Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain Treatment
    Find out what's causing your Sciatica and which treatment is going to be the most effective for you.
  72. Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction
    Relief from, and treatment for, Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction.
  73. Repetitive Strain Injury
    Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
  74. Osgood Schlatter's Disease
    Prevention, Treatment and Management of Osgood Schlatter's Disease.
  75. Plantar Fasciitis and Plantar Fasciitis Stretches
    Learn the causes behind Plantar Fasciitis, plus how to treat it quickly and effectively.
  76. Core Stability and Core Exercises for Injury Prevention
    Learn how to maximize your Core Stability and prevent sports injury.
  77. Compartment Syndrome
    Types, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
  78. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
    Causes and Remedies including Specific Stretching Exercies.
  79. The FITT Principle
    Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type... and how they relate to Injury Prevention.
  80. Fibromyalgia
    Relief from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
  81. Stress Fractures
    Prevention and Treatment for Stress Fractures.
  82. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Prevention and Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
  83. Osteitis Pubis
    Inflammation of the cartilage disc in the pubic bone.
  84. Patella and Kneecap Pain - Chondromalacia and Runner's Knee
    Learn how to Prevent and Treat Patella and Kneecap Pain.
  85. Stretching at your Desk or Computer
    Relieve tension and pain with these simple stretching exercises.
  86. Stretching for Injury Rehabilitation
    Speed up Your Recovery with the right type of Stretching.
  87. Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder
    Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis).
  88. Bruises and Muscle Contusions
    Can Stretching Speed-Up the Recovery Process?
  89. Good Stretch? Bad Stretch?
    How to decide for yourself.
  90. Iliopsoas Tendonitis and Iliopsoas Syndrome
    How to fix inflammation or strain of the Iliopsoas muscle.
  91. Piriformis Syndrome
    ...and Effective Piriformis Stretches.
  92. Active Rehabilitation
    The final hurdle to a complete recovery!
  93. Pulled Muscles, Scar Tissue and Re-Injury
    How does scar tissue affect recovery and re-injury of pulled muscles and sports injury?
  94. Throwers Elbow
    A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Throwers Elbow!
  95. Back Pain Treatment and Prevention
    Learn how to Recognize Back Pain and Treat it Effectively.
  96. Meniscus Tear & Torn Knee Cartilage
    Prevention & Treatment for Knee Pain, Torn Knee Cartilage and Meniscus Tear.
  97. ACL Injuries & Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation
    ACL Injury - Causes, Prevention and Treatment.
  98. Knee Pain & Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain
    Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
  99. Patellar Tendonitis - Jumper's Knee
    Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
  100. Bursitis
    Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Bursitis.
  101. Side Stitches
    Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
  102. Muscle Cramp & Spasm
    Causes, Prevention and Treatment!
  103. Achilles Tendonitis and Achilles Tendon Injury
    Three part article on Prevention & Treatment Strategies for Achilles Injury.
  104. Pronation, Supination
    ...and choosing the right footwear.
  105. PNF Stretching Explained
    Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
  106. Groin Pain and Groin Pull Injury
    A Guide for the Treatment & Prevention of Groin Injuries!
  107. Golfers Elbow, Elbow Tendonitis & Elbow Pain
    A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Golfers Elbow!
  108. Plyometrics, Plyometric Workouts and Plyometric Exercises
    Use Plyometric Exercises to develop maximum power and strength for your favorite sport.
  109. Circuit Training and Circuit Training Routines
    Add circuit training for a well-rounded exercise program.
  110. Interval Training and High Intensity Training
    Looking for an interval training program to accelerate your fitness training?
  111. Cross Training for Injury Prevention
    What is Cross Training? And how does Cross Training prevent sports injury.
  112. Strength Training and Strength Exercises for Injury Prevention
    What is Strenth Training? And how does Strenth Training prevent sports injury.
  113. Ankle Injuries, Ankle Pain & Sprained Ankle Treatment
    Three part guide for the Prevention and Treatment of Ankle Injuries.
  114. Knee Pain and Illiotibial Band Syndrome
    A guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Knee Injuries and ITB Syndrome!
  115. Osteoarthritis
    Eight Tips to Beat Your Osteoarthritis!
  116. Heat Injuries, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
    Tips for Training & Playing in the Heat.
  117. Rehabilitation for a Healthy Back
    Rehabilitation guidelines for getting your back, back to its best.
  118. Shin Splints and Shin Splints Treatment
    Learn the causes behind Shin Splints, their treatment and prevention.
  119. Cool Down Stretching Exercises
    Learn how to Cool Down properly to recover faster & avoid injury.
  120. Overtraining
    Not giving your body the rest it needs may lead to a sports injury disaster!
  121. Tennis Elbow
    A Guide to the Treatment and Prevention of Tennis Elbow!
  122. Warm Up Activities & Stretching Exercises
    Warm up properly, and reduce the risk of sports injury!
  123. Treatment for pulled muscles and Sports Injuries
    Three part guide to Cutting Your Recovery Time by Days, if not Weeks!
  124. Rotator Cuff Injuries
    A Guide for the Treatment and Prevention of Shoulder Injuries!
  125. Aerobic Water Exercise & Aquatic Therapy
    A superb form of exercise for injury rehabilitation and maintaining fitness!
  126. Hamstring Stretches and Hamstring Injury Treatment
    Why are they so common, & what can you do to prevent them?

 

 


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