Stretch HD
For years I have been a big believer in stretching and flexibility, to add in before and after exercising, and not to replace warm up or warm downs. Being flexible is the key to get quality out of your trainings as you would have greater range of motion. So why wait till we are injured before we start to stretch?? Stretch HD is a great App that could be downloaded to any Apple and Android products. I get all my clients to download this app to show them different varieties for stretching while in training or for rehab.
Stretch HD provides over 60 Stretches for every body part, from head to toe. There are equipment-based stretches as well as the more advanced stretches. There are stretches for everyone from the sedentary office worker to the fit and active athlete. The stretching videos each have customised information written by a medical professional on target muscle groups, key points to ensure correct technique, and even suggested conditions the stretch may be useful for.
Intuitive navigation means a wealth of stretching content is literally a swipe or a tap away! Search by categorised screenshots of body areas, or perhaps use the visually-appealing anatomical model.
Stretch HD is suitable for use by medical professionals and sports trainers to augment patient and client communication and outcomes. The app was developed by an Australian-trained sports physiotherapist and has a balanced mix of technical and lay terms to facilitate communication. Included stretches are suitable for all levels of ability, people with low back pain, those with postural issues at work, people recovering from injuries or post-operative rehab, and even fit athletes. The “Share” function also allows seamless email distribution of stretches.
Understand the background behind the stretches, including:
- Definitions and types of stretches
- Benefits of stretching
- Research recommendations (what should or shouldn’t you do?)
- Helpful FAQs and glossary sections also
All supported by an extensive list of references from a body of research
The new version alows you to chill out to some relaxing music on your device while you stretch first thing in the morning. Listen to pump-up music as you stretch on game day. Or even listen to that terrible 80’s music as you stretch like no-one’s looking!
So don’t wait till your health practitioner forces you to stretch, start today by downloading this free app from your app store or go to http://www.sportsmedstudio.com
Mike Manoukian