New Articles Coming Next Week
By Brad | February 2, 2010
We’ve got a couple of new articles coming your way over the next few weeks. The first one (out next Tuesday) will be on back pain and sciatica so keep an eye out for it.
In the meantime, we’re madly trying to put the finishing touches on the new web site re-design.
And just to let you know; if you’re on our email newsletter list the next email you receive from us will look very different to the one you’re used to, so please don’t delete by mistake. It will actually look very similar to the new site design below…
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Create Professional Stretching Routines!
By Brad | December 2, 2009
Have you ever tried to design a stretching routine for yourself or your clients?
You’re sitting there with pen in hand, staring at a blank piece of paper; racking your brain to think of a few good stretches, but you keep coming back to the same old boring stretches you always do.
Well, with the all-new, updated InstantStretch v3.1 software you can create as many routines as you want. Simply click a few buttons, choose a few options and there you have it: Safe, effective stretching routines ready to print out and take with you wherever you go.
InstantStretch contains 135 different stretching exercises and creates unlimited routines for 37 different sports and 119 different muscles.
And you can also…
- eMail routines to clients directly from the software.
- Save and archive your routines for later use.
- Store an unlimited number of clients.
- Add your own company or personal details to print outs.
- Add your own photos.
- Plus a whole heap more.
Check out the InstantStretch press release here, or…
Check out the new InstantStretch Software here
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Fix Sprain & Strain Injuries Fast
By Brad | November 3, 2009
Have you ever had one of those injuries that just won’t heal? And then when you think it has healed, you go and re-injure it again.
Sprain and strain injuries (or soft tissue injuries) are one of the most common forms of sports injury. Whether it’s a hamstring strain or a sprained ankle the right treatment is crucial to get you back on your feet quickly.
In this issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report we take an in-depth look at how to treat sprains and strains quickly and effectively. Click on the link below to get started….
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Watch the Warm-Up Guidelines Video.
By Brad | October 13, 2009
One of the most common questions we get here at The Stretching Institute is…
“What’s the best way to warm up?”
As with most activities there are rules and guidelines to ensure that they are safe; and the warm up is no exception.
Take a look at our short video showing you how to warm up properly to get the most out of your sport.
Watch the Warm-Up Guidelines Video.
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Top 5 Stretches for Sitting at a Desk.
By Brad | September 29, 2009
Do you spend a lot of time behind a desk or long hours driving a vehicle? If so, here’s our top 5 neck, back and shoulder stretches for relieving tension and reducing pain.
Stretching at your Desk or Computer
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The “NEW” Stretching DVD
By Brad | August 4, 2009
Our customers told us that our Stretching DVD could be better… We listened to what they had to say and then totally re-produced it from the ground up.
We’ve totally revamped the menus so you can jump from one stretch or routine to another with ease. Plus…
- We added a 20 second count-down timer to each stretch, so you know you’re doing the stretch for the right amount of time;
- We added 3 new customized stretching routines for the Upper Body, the Lower Body and the Neck, Back & Core; and
- We added a bonus DVD-ROM feature that allows you to print out over 80 stretching routines for 22 sports and 19 different muscle groups.
The NEW Stretching DVD contains over 100 minutes of footage including complete demonstrations of 44 different stretching exercises for every muscle group in your body.
And until August 16 you can get the NEW Stretching DVD for only $15 each; that’s a saving of over 43%. Click on the link below to place your order now.
Get over 40% off the NEW Stretching DVD
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Core Stability and Injury Prevention
By Brad | July 28, 2009
Lately I’m hearing a lot of people talk about core stability and how important it is for sports performance, and there’s already a lot of great stuff on the internet about this.
So I thought I’d take a slightly different approach and look at core stability and how it relates to injury prevention.
This week’s article includes information on what core stability is; the anatomy involved; methods of improvement; precautions; and sample exercises (including a short video). Check it out below…
Core Stability and Injury Prevention
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Stretching for Injury Rehabilitation
By Brad | July 15, 2009
I often get asked…
“What stretches should I do for my injured shoulder, hamstring, ankle, etc.?”
Choosing the right type of stretching during your rehabilitation will have a tremendous effect on the speed of your recovery, while choosing the wrong type could lead to further injury and a very slow recovery.
If you want to speed up your recovery, you need to know what type of stretching is best for which phase of the recovery process? Click on the link below to learn how… Stretching for Injury Rehabilitation
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Hamstring Stretches to help the Lower Back
By Brad | June 16, 2009
Welcome to another issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report. I hope it finds you fit, healthy and well.In this issue we’re taking an in-depth look at lower back pain, and how hamstring stretches can help to relieve your pain.
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DeQuervain’s Syndrome
By Brad | June 10, 2009
The thumb and wrist are used in many actions during the course of a day. If you’ve ever injured your thumb or wrist you’ll know how debilitating it can be.In this issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report we’re taking an in-depth look at a condition called DeQuervain’s Syndrome.
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