Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)

ImageActive Isolated Stretching allows the body to repair itself and prepare for daily activity.

It involves holding each stretch for 2 seconds, and performing the stretch on the individual muscle 8 - 10 times. This is known to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of joints, muscles and fascia (connective tissues).

Benefits of Active Isolated Stretching

- Improve preparation for athletic activity and enhance performance in conditioning

- Optimized muscle and tendon range of motion up to 1.6 times resting length

- Facilitate the removal of metabolic waste products like carbon dioxide and lactic acid

- Reduce the risk of muscle, tendon, ligament and joint injuries

- Reduce postural tightness due to aging

- Rehabilitate muscle, tendon and ligament injuries

- Facilitate the flow of lymphatic fluid



Meet Your AIS Therapist

Dr. Jamila Abdulla

Jen Kroetch

Jen uses a variety of different theraputic techniques when it comes to her practice, and that includes AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) - making her one out of only a handful of Registered Massage Therapists offering AIS therapy within Calgary...

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