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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 26 MIN

Episode 64: Why Stretching Doesn't Always Work

from The Dance Physio Podcast · host Erika Mayall

There's nothing more frustrating to a dancer than stretching all the time and feeling like you're not making progress towards your flexibility goals. In this episode, I break down why that might be happening. You'll learn the difference between flexibility and mobility, and why 2 key components of mobility - connective tissue and the nervous system - might actually be the thing impeding your flexibility progress. Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:Episode 13: Flexibility for Dancers. Part 3 - The Nervous System's Role in MobilityEpisode 12: Flexibility for Dancers. Part 2 - The Truth About OverstretchingLearn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: [email protected] the show

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There's nothing more frustrating to a dancer than stretching all the time and feeling like you're not making progress towards your flexibility goals. In this episode, I break down why that might be happening. You'll learn the difference between flexibility and mobility, and why 2 key components of mobility - connective tissue and the nervous system - might actually be the thing impeding your flexibility progress. Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 13: Flexibility for Dancer...

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