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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.
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.
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.
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.

The Top 10 Best Books on Stretching and Flexibility Ever Written
See what books The Stretching Institute refers to for everything there is to know about stretching.
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?
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.
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.
Cycling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with cycling injuries for good.
Martial Arts Stretches and Flexibility Exercises
Improve your performance and do away with martial arts injuries for good.
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?
The Static Stretching Renaissance
When and how to use static stretching for the warm-up.
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.
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.
Heart and Lungs
Introduction to Anti-Aging for Your Heart and Lungs.
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.
Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction
Relief from, and treatment for, Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction.
Repetitive Strain Injury
Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
Osgood Schlatter's Disease
Prevention, Treatment and Management of Osgood Schlatter's Disease.
Plantar Fasciitis and Plantar Fasciitis Stretches
Learn the causes behind Plantar Fasciitis, plus how to treat it quickly and effectively.
Core Stability and Injury Prevention
Learn how to maximize your Core Stability and prevent sports injury.
Compartment Syndrome
Types, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Causes and Remedies including Specific Stretching Exercies.
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.
Osteitis Pubis
Inflammation of the cartilage disc in the pubic bone.
Patella and Kneecap Pain - Chondromalacia and Runner's Knee
Learn how to Prevent and Treat Patella and Kneecap Pain.
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!
Back Pain Treatment and Prevention
Learn how to Recognize Back Pain and Treat it Effectively.
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.
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.
PNF Stretching Explained
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
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!
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!
Heat Injuries, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
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 Stretching Exercises
Learn how to Cool Down properly to recover faster & avoid injury.
Overtraining
Not giving your body the rest it needs may lead to a sports injury disaster!
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?

The Stretching & Sports Injury Report
This free 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.
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