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Mar 2025

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169. Beyond stretching: How to create la...

David Pope at Clinical Edge

About this episode

Static stretching has long been used to improve flexibility, but research shows its effects are often short-lived. So how can you help patients achieve lasting improvements? In this episode, Tom Goom (Running Physio) explores exercises you can provide to patients to increase muscle fascicle length, improve flexibility, and reduce injury risk. You’ll discover:

Why static stretching alone may not create long-term flexibility gains
Exercises to improve muscle length and function
Key training parameters for effective flexibility training
Strategies to maintain flexibility improvements over time If you’re a physiotherapist or health professional looking for research-backed flexibility strategies, this episode is packed with practical insights!

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