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21 December 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Tennis Ball Mobilization- back of the hip

This post is a continuation from yesterdays post on how to stretch out the back of the hip (click here to review it). In this post we’re going to use a tennis ball to try and break up any soft tissue restrictions that might be in there. The goal is to anchor down one end [...]

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17 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Hamstring Tendon mobilization

This post is a continuation from yesterdays on stretching out the hammies with a strap and while standing. More specifically, today’s video demonstrates how to use a tennis ball on the tendons on either end. The goal is to anchor down one end and then to slowly stretch the muscle out against it. By doing [...]

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15 December 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Mobilization- Ankle

This post is a continuation from yesterdays installment on stretching out the calf. While performing the stretches, you may have felt pressure/pain in the joint itself versus a pull in the muscle. This can be caused by a tight ankle joint where the motion is restricted there versus up in the muscles and tendons. This [...]

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