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TTnnrcUed. gradual stretching’ or gradual, passive stretching means that the muscłe is first tensed, then ■ca-^ć. and finally stretched gradually. Scientific studies have shown that thłs type of exercise is better than mlbcc stretching*.

E.~jr~rlrs of 'controlled, gradual stretching’:

TTiEtrolled. gradual stretching’    'Controlled, gradual stretching’

ar Be hamstnngs.    of rectus femoris.

Tnse are just two examples of commonly used exercises that we believe should be improved. As in the 3ar-7~.es above, these exercises usually lack a safe, stable starting position.

7r_s is why we have madę special studies of applied anatomy and biomechanics to develop a refined aezrjTzjue. focussed on each separate muscle or muscle group, which we cali Autostretching.

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Tłe rraiciples of Autostretching are:

•    Scsting positions must be safe and stable.

•    Tte real function of muscles/muscle groups must always be taken into account.

•    The u hole exercise must be fully controlled and have the intended effect.

•    Nfuscles/muscle groups must be stretched in such a way that they are lengthened as near as possible to tre normal rangę of mobility.

Tse-se vital principles are what makes Autostretching effective and safe. Autostretching helps you move 3^-; er and better. No protective reactions are provoked. And you don’t risk overstrained or tom muscles, snce stretching is slow and gentle.

>: -±is is what Autostretching means:

•    Stretching your own muscles and sinews the right way, to prevent and/or relieve stiffness and other iscomforts due to tight muscles

■ Really effective stretching, because it affects all muscles that restrict movement.

reference 31, page 246.

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