Stretch to Win 2nd edition - Human Kinetics

Stretch to Win 2nd edition

Flexibility for improved speed, power, and agility

With Ann & Chris Frederick

Copyright (C) 2017 Stretch to Win Holdings Inc.

Thank you Human Kinetics!!!


Ann & Chris Frederick


Ann Frederick

² Dancer

² Dance teacher

² Creator of Stretch to Win


Chris Frederick

² Dancer ² Physical therapist

² Co-creator of

Stretch to Win®


Webinar goals

� What makes the STW method unique?

� New definition of flexibility

� How readers can achieve better athletic performance, faster recovery & prevent injuries using our method.


Proof of concept – it works!


Flexibility ≠ R.O.M.


Flexibility = Adaptability

“characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements” (Merriam-Webster)


Adaptability

•  Strength

•  Power

•  Agility

•  Quickness

•  Speed

•  Mobility


Mobility

� Fundamental (core) mobility

� Sport specific mobility

� Assessing or just guessing?


Chapter 1

Ten Principles for Optimal Flexibility

�  Specific parameters

�  Go to moves = hips & shoulders

�  Lower leg & ankle


Chapter 2

Anatomy and Physiology of

Flexibility


Chapter 3

Flexibility Training Principles of Fascia Fitness

�  Undulation

�  Oscillation

�  Traction


Chapter 5

Flexibility Assessment

� Fascia Mobility Assessment (FMA) � Quick FMA � Complete FMA


Chapter 6

Stretches for Fundamental Mobility


Chapter 8 Assisted Stretching


Great 8 videos on blog http://budurl.com/STWbookBlog


�  -Can you explain your thought process in treating athletes before, during and after an event?

�  Rate of speed and intensity of stretch

�  -Does the outside temperature affect how athletes should stretch before a competition?

�  -prescription for static, dynamic stretching. self-myofascial release prescription, evidence.

�  -Stretching pre or post exercise? When active, when passive?

�  -Why is active better than passive? What's the evidence around active

�  -I have been told that you stretch after warming up? Is this statement accurate and why? Please explain.

�  -how best to approach a client with a L4/L5 disc hernation?

�  -Can old injury scar tissue (older than 5 years) be made pliable again?

�  -There is conflicting research about stretching making runners "slower." Is there any validity to this claim?

�  We stretch anyway!

�  -What to do with a person that does not feel any of the stretches but are flexibility challenged?

�  -Any specific mobility drills/stretching techniques for thoracic extension that has worked for you?

�  -Is there a relation between injury prevention and streching?

�  -What are the best stretches for recovery

�  -Is it a bad thing if we you dont do a post practice static stretch as a team?

�  -When is the next Stretch to Win training in the Greater Toronto Area?

�  -When is the best time to stretch? What is the minimum amount of stretching required to be effective?

�  -What are the tightest muscles in the human body and how does their tightness contribute to injuries?

�  -When you 'tweak' a muscle i.e. you strained it during an unusual movement,

�  should you stretch it or try to activate it instead?

�  -When should a person stretch for a strength training workout?

�  After warming up or stretch "cold" before lifting?

�  -How long should football athletes stretch before practice

�  -Do you have specific recommendations for older adults that they can do at home? Many play pickle ball.

�  -I currently work with a large amount of marathon runners,

�  what advice would you give for enhancing & assessing mobility?

�  -What is the most effective stretch for the hamstrings and hips?

�  -how much time do you recommended to stretch in every training session?

�  and will it be better before or after training session?

�  -How can I incorporate the stretch to win concepts into a powerlifters routine?

�  -Is dynamic stretching pre workout and static stretching post workout still the most ideal to prevent injuries?

�  -How do you stretch a hamstring for flexibility when you have sciatica?

�  -If someone is neither mobile or stable, where would you focus. Coming from a golf performance coach.

�  -How to increase first step quickness and reduce reaction time in tennis.

�  -is it better to get stretched by someone or is better to do it by oneself?

�  -when a joint is inflamed, what can be done if stretching aggravates?

�  -Best type of stretching prior to exercise? If an athlete comes in late to practice and

�  still needs to warm up...quick suggestion

�  -How flexible should we aim to be to be considered healthy and in good shape?

�  I am not as flexible as a gymnast

�  -Do you have any stretches for a SI joint?

�  -Do you have a routine of stretches for older population?

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