When it comes to proper stretching using the Flex+ Method®, the goal is not to make a person more “flexible” or “elastic,” as may be the connotations that often come with stretching. However, this method is more about enabling you to move more functionally by re-establishing a more ideal resting muscle tone. By de-stressing the joint space, elongating the antagonist muscle and re-educating the agonist muscle, Flex+ Method® leads to movement becoming easier and more efficient.
Flex+ Method:
**What is Flex+ Method?
The Flex+ Method® is a 3 step process that works through the three categories of extend, lengthen, and strengthen. By definition, stretching is movement of a joint or muscle to full extension by lengthening the tissues. The effects and benefits of stretching are numerous. They include everything from increased range of motion and enhanced workout results, to injury prevention and rehabilitation.
The Flex+ Method® is a comprehensive, all-encompassing stretch technique that increases joint space; lengthening the muscle to be stretched on one side of the joint, while simultaneously stabilizing the opposite side of the joint space.
**How it works?
The The Flex+ Method® works by combining dynamic, static, and active isolated stretching, or PNF technique to every stretch.
**Why it works?
The Flex+ Method® is the safest, most effective way to assess available joint mobility using dynamic movement. It also increases muscle flexibility using active isolated stretching, and creates joint stability with static hold. It is a combination of dynamic movement, static hold, and Active Isolated Functional Movements, that targets joints, muscles, ligaments, and the neuromuscular system.
**Who it is For?
The Flex+ Method® is for anyone and everyone looking to increase their muscle and nerve flexibility, joint mobility & stability, increasing strength and body awareness, while improving circulation, and reducing stress.
FLEX+ Method was developed by a licensed Physical Therapist, a Certified Yoga Instructor and a Stretch Expert.