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      • Common Running Injuries
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      • Myofascial Release
      • Trigger Point Release
      • Contract Relax/PNF Stretching
      • Therapeutic Exercise
      • Hydrotherapy
      • Massage Therapy for Pregnancy
      • Manual Therapist Techniques
      • Massage Therapy for Arthritis
      • Stress Management
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    • Traditional Chinese Medicine >
      • Acupuncture and TCM for Eczema
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    • Bogdan Pyasta, Registered Massage Therapist
    • Caroline O'Hara, Acupuncturist
    • Daniel Rashid C., Physiotherapist
    • Dayna Mulkay, Registered Acupuncturist
    • Dong Wei Li, Registered Acupuncturist and TCM
    • Douglas Kropp, RMT
    • Jenn Maurice, RMT
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Contract Relax Stretching/PNF Stretching

Contract Relax Stretching (also called PNF Stretching) is a technique used to gain length in shortened muscles, therefore increasing range of motion and flexibility. The therapist takes the target muscle to the point of a gentle stretch.  The patient is asked to contract against resistance provided by the therapist for 10 seconds, then to relax for 5 seconds. This resets the connection between the brain and the muscle spindles (stretch sensors in the muscles), allowing the muscle to lengthen more. The process is repeated 3-5 times or until the desired length is achieved.

Caution: this type of stretching should only be done with an experienced partner or with a certified therapist as there is risk of overstretch and injury. Please do not attempt at home without professional advise.

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