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Stretching question

  • 25-11-2011 4:56pm
    #1
    JohnnyCrash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 978 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,was just wondering does anyone on here use AIS as opposed to regular static stretching,and if so,how do they compare,advantages,disadvantages? etc... Cheers in advance


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  • #2
    A0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 666 ✭✭✭A0


    Can't help. I don't do much stretching and didn't know about AIS...


  • #3
    menoscemo
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    JohnnyCrash wrote: »
    Hi guys,was just wondering does anyone on here use AIS as opposed to regular static stretching,and if so,how do they compare,advantages,disadvantages? etc... Cheers in advance

    What's AIS?


  • #4
    stephentbb2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭stephentbb2000


    Active Isolated Stretching, using an outside force like a towel or a rope to increase and hold a stretch. It is in theory a variation of static stretching called passive stretching where again you use an outside force to control a stretch. It is a great form of stretching but if you want the ultimate gain you should look into PNF stretching, you should also check out Self Myofascial Release Exercises to work in tandem with your flexibility.


  • #5
    menoscemo
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    OK then yes I have used AIS but only when injured as instructed by my physical therapist.


  • #6
    FionaOD5
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    hiya - have you checked out fascial stretching (as opposed to myofascial release methods). I found it amazing for runners knee. it is how you described - assisted stretching, but a therapist does it for you - so you get to relax completely, even fall asleep if you like. you feel amazing afterwards!


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  • #7
    pgibbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭pgibbo


    Ger Hartmann is a big advocate of AIS. If you google him and AIS you'll find a document with some stretches in it.


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