A presentation to the American Swim Coaches Assn on the facets of flexibility that are often overlooked.

6. Overhead squat (Cook, Carey et. al.)

9. What is optimal range of motion?

12. Going through these ROMs without ground force.

13. What functional ROM’s here?

14. You never know when you need the extra ROM. (Active or Passive)

15. Even regular guys work extreme ROMs

23. Posture and alignment variable The effects of pelvic position and stretching technique on hamstring flexibility: Sullivan, Dejula, Worrell. Krannert Graduate School of Physical Therapy. University of Indianapolis. MSSE. Vol 24, Number 12, 1992 Study specified that anterior pelvic tilt (right) was more effective than posterior tilt (left). But also notice thoracic flexion vs. extension as well.

24. Multidimensional variable A Comparison of 2 Rehabiliation Programs in the Treatment of Acute Hamstring Strains . Sherry and Best. Journal of Orthopaedic Sports Therapy. 2004; 34:116; 116-125. Compared traditional static stretching, isolated progressive hamstring resistance exercise and icing (STST) with a program of progressive agility and trunk stabilization exercises and icing. (PATS) Results – Return to sports STST – 37.4 days; PATS, 22.2 days Results – Re-injury rate 2 weeks after – STST, 54%; PATS, 0% 1 year after – STST, 70%; PATS, 7.7%

32. Posterior and Anterior Linked systems Superficial large muscle groups (Anatomy Trains)

35. More Muscles in motion (Yoga Anatomy)

36. Foot alignment must be considered in flexibility. (Rolf)

38. Strength, weaknesses and tightness in hip musculature can be critical. (Rolf) 15 lower body muscles attach at hip

39. Even subtle differences in hip orientation. Sciatic nerve is entrapped in both excessive anterior and posterior tilts. (Rothbart)

40. Entrapment and outlet syndromes tip of the iceberg (musculosketal atlas)

41. Can isolated single plane stretches help these muscle groups? (Musculoskeltal Atlas)

42. Or these? (Musculoskeltal Atlas) 17 muscles attach to scapula

53. Passive Healthy and aligned hip flexion (Egoscue/Carey)

54. Passive hip stabilization Unilateral and bilateral. (Egoscue/Carey)

55. Promote bilateral symmetry from AB and AD ductors (Egoscue/Carey)

56. Internal and external rotation in femur and pelvis (Egoscue/Carey/Gray)

57. Extension, alignment and the true nature of abdominals. (Gray/Wolf/Parracino/Carey)

60. Thoracic Spine position – (Resistance Training Systems)

61. The only point of attachment for the arms (Rolf)

62. Elevated or upright posture opens up chest cavity. The heart and aorta have ample room to deliver blood and oxygen to the body. The lungs can expand to full capacity. An extreme example of how a slouched posture can compress heart, lungs, aorta and interfere with proper cardiovascular activity. Another extreme example but compression can also occur in the lower organs like stomach, liver, spleen, uterus Proper Thoracic extension goes beyond arthrokinetic issues and into cardiovascular efficiency

67. Thoracic activation linked to lower body Plus wall clocks and leans (Egoscue/Carey)