What is the simplest way to improve muscular flexibility and joint range of motion?
Static stretching is a simple and effective form of flexibility exercise training and is one of the best ways to improve muscular flexibility and joint range of motion. Static stretching involves slowly stretching muscles and connective tissues including tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules to the end of the normal range of motion. Static stretching improves joint range of motion and muscle flexibility. Our clinic recommends static stretching for most flexibility exercise training programs. • Q: How much stretching is needed to improve muscle flexibility and joint range of motion? A: The optimum number of stretches when engaging in static stretching is at least one set of two to four repetitions. Stretches should be held for at least 30 seconds. • Q: Which joints and muscles need static stretching? A: Static stretching should be performed on joints with limited range of motion and muscles with limited flexibility. The presence of joint stiffness and muscle tightness may affect some j
