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Assisting stretching can achieve improved flexibility by way of minimizing patient effort during the stretch. The cyclic contract-relax portion of the stretch helps to tone down muscle rigidity to allow optimum tissue lengthening.


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Hamstring /Calf Stretch
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Hamstring/Gluteal/Trunk Rotator Stretch
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Hip Flexor/Quadriceps/Lat Stretch
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Hip Abductor/iliotibial Band Stretch
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Hip Adductor/Groin Stretch
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Piriformis Stretch
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Gluteal Stretch
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Pectoralis Stretch
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Triceps/Lats Stretch
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Trapezius/Levator Scapulae Stretch

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