169. Beyond stretching: How to create lasting flexibility. Physio Edge Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom

About this episode

This episode discusses effective strategies for achieving lasting flexibility improvements beyond static stretching.

Static stretching has long been used to improve flexibility, but research shows its effects are often short-lived. So how can you help patients achieve lasting improvements? In this episode, Tom Goom (Running Physio) explores exercises you can provide to patients to increase muscle fascicle length, improve flexibility, and reduce injury risk. You'll discover: Why static stretching alone may not create long-term flexibility gains Exercises to improve muscle length and function Key training parameters for effective flexibility training Strategies to maintain flexibility improvements over time If you're a physiotherapist or health professional looking for research-backed flexibility strategies, this episode is packed with practical insights! 🔗 Free Webinar Alert! Don't miss out on our free webinars for therapists on shin pain and Achilles tendinopathy in runners. Check the link in the description for more information. Free running injury assessment & treatment video series available now Improve running injury assessment & treatment now with the Running Repairs Online course with Tom Goom at clinicaledge.co/runningrepairs . Get free access to the "Tricky tendons" infographic series…

People in this episode

Host: David Pope

Guest: Tom Goom

Topics covered

• flexibility
• static stretching
• injury prevention
• physiotherapy
• exercise
• muscle function

Keywords

• flexibility
• static stretching
• muscle length
• injury risk
• physiotherapy
• training parameters

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Running Physio, clinicaledge.co

Books & works: Tricky tendons

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