What is Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening?

Is a remarkable physical therapy and/or sports performance modality that often relieves even chronic pain (back,neck,wrist,etc.).  By studying the origin, insertion, and action of every muscle, Aaron Mattes developed over 170 stretches to target areas, which once seemed impossible to reach, bringing in more fresh blood and oxygen. One of the most notable traits of AIS is that it works with the body’s natural reflexes, creating fast results.  With rhythmic breathing and six to eight ounces of pressure, the muscle is taken beyond its current range of motion.  In a single set of ten, easy, two-second repetitions of AIS, the muscle is often able to increase anywhere from five to more than twenty degrees.  The dramatic increases with Active Isolated Stretching are possible because by actively engaging one muscle, the muscle that performs the opposite muscle must relax (Sherrington's Law)

The Benefits of AIS

-Improves oxygenation and nutrition of myofascial structures promoting growth and repair.

-Stimulates the circulation and drainage of lymph, which helps eliminate metabolic wastes, thereby flushing tissues.

-Improves flexibility and elasticity of muscles, tendons, and fascia.

-Breaks down the friction and "gluing" among fascial sheathes.

-Separates fibers and breaks down adhesions that may result from trauma or inflammation.

-Realigns collagen fibers.

-Reduces muscle spasm.

-Reduces the risk of muscle strain or tear.

-Facilitates neuro-muscular re-education for dynamic functional ROM.

-Makes good posture possible (by restoring range of motion to your joints).

AIS is highly effective; that is why Mattes' clients refer their friends and family to his clinic and why he is in such demand as a speaker for professional medical and physical therapy organizations world wide. (www.stretchingusa.com)