by Peak PT Staff | May 7, 2021 | Stretches
Static stretches for running! These are great stretches to do following a run or workout and help to target specific muscles for running. Hold each stretch for about 30 seconds and repeat 2 times for each extremity. Do not push into pain, these should feel like a...
by Peak PT Staff | Jan 8, 2021 | Stretches
One of the most common questions we get from our patients at Peak: “Should I stretch before I run?” There are 2 types of stretching – static and dynamic. Which one and when? Static Stretching: usually stationary and held for a prescribed amount of...
by Genevieve Cleveland MS, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC | Dec 7, 2019 | Stretches, Training
Static Stretching Static stretching is best for increasing length of muscles. In general, the longer the stretch is held the better. Ideally, each stretch should be held a minimum of 30 seconds. Two to three repetitions are recommended. Dynamic Stretching Dynamic...
