General guidelines for performing stretching exercises: Each stretch should be gentle and slow, not fast and ballistic. Stretch only upto the point till the muscle “yields”to the stretch, not beyond. Different children with CP have [More]
This mini exercise progression helps to calm down and stretch the over active outer hamstring and calf and then counteract spasticity with knee extension. Exercising with MS can be greatly improved once spasticity is reduced. [More]
In this video, I review differences between muscle tightness and spasticity, different types of stretching, and various stretches for common spastic muscle groups. Resources mentioned in the video: 1. Behind the scenes of The MSing [More]
This video is for caregivers and care partners of stroke survivors. I’ll show you how to safely stretch your loved one’s recovering arm and hand to maintain muscle length, reduce pain and stiffness, manage contractures [More]
Spasticity, high muscle tone, and tightness of the hip joint can be frustrating. It can cause pain, stiffness, and discomfort. Research shows that one of the best ways to manage spasticity and high tone is [More]
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