Programs & Assessments Flexibility Highways by Chuck Wolf | Date Released : 18 May 2005 0 comments Close Introduction History of flexibility – most overlooked component of fitness Flexibility as a 3-D living entity Single joint vs. single muscle vs. fascia (cubic yard of knitting) Global 3-D chain reaction impact of stretching 5 Flexibility Highways Posterior Anterior Lateral Anterior X-factor Posterior X-factor Strengthening elements of the Highway together Assessing flexibility needs Personalizing a flexibility program When to do what? Research pointing to dangers of static stretching… where’s the truth? Active warm-up to emulate training to come Integrated movement patterns warm-up Static flexibility highway at end of sessions 85% of injuries due to LACK of flexibility somewhere in the body This audio is part of the PTontheNET.com author symposium "The Truth About Stretching: When, Why and How - PART 2." Back to top About the author: Chuck Wolf Chuck Wolf has a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from George Williams College and specializes in Applied Biomechanics. He presently is the Director of Human Motion Associates in Orlando, Florida, consulting with clients ranging from the rehabilitation setting to professional athletes of the highest level including many of the top 50 PGA players in the world and numerous professional baseball players. He has emerged as a leader of functional anatomy and biomechanics within the fitness and sports performance industries and works extensively with internal medicine physicians, orthopedic specialists and physical therapists addressing musculoskeletal issues and developing corrective exercise programs. Chuck has presented at many national and international conferences, written dozens of articles and produced many educational videos in the areas of human motion, sports science and human performance. Full Author Details Related contentContent from Chuck Wolf Three-Dimensional Joint-by-Joint Approach to Movement, Part 2 Chuck Wolf | Articles Three-Dimensional Joint-by-Joint Approach to Movement, Part 1 Chuck Wolf | Articles Kyphosis: Is it a Thoracic or Pelvic Problem? Chuck Wolf | Articles ACL Injury Prevention in Young Athletes Brian Schiff | Articles Knee Scopes, Brace Chuck Wolf | Articles Stretching Before Exercise Shonna Porter | Articles Integrated Warm-Ups Annette Lang | Articles Tight Hamstrings and Calves Lenny Parracino | Articles Lack of Muscle Sensation (Hip) Chuck Wolf | Articles Modern Concepts in Flexibility Juan Carlos Santana | Articles 3-D "MOSTABILITY:" The Keys to Functional Flexibility by Gary Gray | Videos Stretch Movements, Not Muscle Groups by Gray Cook | Videos Quadriceps Stretches Annette Lang | Articles Best Time to Stretch Steve Rhyan | Articles Strength vs Function: Functional Strength in Movement by Chuck Wolf | Videos Meeting of the Minds with Wolf, Chek and Cappuccio by Paul Chek, Bobby Cappuccio, Chuck Wolf | Videos Foot Assessment by Chuck Wolf | Videos Flexibility Highways by Chuck Wolf | Videos Exploring the Fascial System, Part 4 by Chuck Wolf | Videos Chuck Wolf Interview by Chuck Wolf | Videos Changing With The Trends by Chuck Wolf | Videos Biomechanics of the Foot by Chuck Wolf | Videos Leave a reply Comments (0) Back to top