Stretching the Fascia

Here are  few tips on stretching fascial tissue.  These tissue will include such structures as the Iliotibial Band (IT), Patellar tendon, Thoraco-lumbar Fascia.  Remember, these tissues are viscoelastic structures.  Schleip 2005/09/12 has demonstrated that not only do these structure stiffen do to excessive rehydration after dynamic fast load, but also has a contractile component.  Slow stretching for these structures have shown to have longer lasting effects on these tissue.  So remember to spend upto 5-10 min with moderate and slow progressive tensionfor these structures.

Dr. J

Dr. J