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30 December 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Mobilization- Hip

In this post I’m going to show you a mobilization technique for the front of the hip/psoas area. To do it you’re going to need some elastic tubing/resistance band or a strap that someone else can hold for you.
The whole goal of this mob (mobilization) is to use the strap to help move the femur [...]

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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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