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Active Isolated Stretching works with 3 basic principles

• Contract the apposing muscle to send a signal to let go to the muscle you want to stretch
• In order to increase the stretch apply light pressure at the end of range of motion and hold for 2 seconds
• Allow the muscle to relax into a neutral position after each repetition

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Active Isolated Stretching works with 3 basic principles

• Contract the apposing muscle to send a signal to let go to the muscle you want to stretch
• In order to increase the stretch apply light pressure at the end of range of motion and hold for 2 seconds
• Allow the muscle to relax into a neutral position after each repetition

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In following the theme with arm care we can’t ignore the hands and fingers. There is very little we do without the closure of our hands from opening a door, picking up a bag to any eye hand coordination sport. When joints stop moving they can no longer function which leads to instability and muscle weakness.   [···]