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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The Stretching Institute turns 9
By Brad | May 26, 2009
On the 22nd of May 2000 I registered The Stretching Institute web site.
Who would have thought 9 years ago a little web site selling a book on stretching exercises would have become what it is today.
So to celebrate our birthday I’ve organized a free gift for any subscriber who purchases any of our products over the next 10 days.
Order anything from our web site and you’ll get a free copy of Safety Guidelines for Children and Young People in Sport and Recreation.
This is a real hard-copy book that will arrive in the mail (Not an e-Book download).
It discusses:
• Sports injury prevention strategies;
• Record keeping and pre-participation screening for coaches and trainers;
• Safety considerations for participation in sport and exercise;
• Preventing overuse injuries;
• Strength training and recovery;
• Roles and responsibilities for clubs, schools and personnel; plus
• 10 Safety Guideline points to remember.
Now I’ve only got 200 copies of the Safety Guidelines book available so this is a strictly First-Come, First-Served offer.
To get your free copy you need to…
…then order any product on our web site and a free copy of Safety Guideline will be automatically added to your purchase.
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Scar Tissue Removal
By Brad | May 19, 2009
Have you ever had an injury that just won’t heal? And then when you think it has healed, you go and re-injure it again. You may have a problem with scar tissue.
In this issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report we’re looking at how to remove scar tissue with massage. If you’ve ever had one of those injuries that just won’t heal, this could be the missing ingredient to your recovery. Check it out at the link below…
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What is Ankle Synovitis?
By Brad | May 5, 2009
Have you ever heard of Ankle Synovitis? If you’ve got inflammation, pain or swelling around the ankle joint you may have ankle synovitis without even knowing it.
This week’s issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report is all about Ankle Synovitis: what it is, what causes it and how to prevent and treat it. Check it out at the link below…
Ankle Synovitis Prevention and Treatment
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Understanding the Stretch Reflex
By Brad | April 21, 2009
If you’ve ever wondered; “What is the Stretch Reflex?” and how can you use it to improve your flexibility, then this article is for you. Check it out at the link below…
Understanding the Stretch Reflex
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Separated Shoulder and AC Joint Injury
By Brad | April 7, 2009
We’ve got a great article for you this week on shoulder injuries. It’s called; Separated Shoulder and AC Joint Injury Explained. You’ll learn all about the causes behind a separated shoulder, plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies. Enjoy!!!
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Warm Up Guidelines - Video
By Brad | March 31, 2009
A common question we hear at The Stretching Institute is: I know I need to warm up before I stretch, but what’s the best way to do it?
Check out this short video to learn how to warm up properly to get the most out of your stretching.
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