hamstretch Ideal Stretch Hamstring Stretching Device with DVD Review

..as mine are, this is a fantastic device. Normal hamstring stretches don't do a whole lot for me because I can never keep my ankle straight, and on my left leg which is tighter due to Cerebral Palsy, my knee never wants to stay down and always wants to veer or bend off to the right. I tried pulling my leg up using a belt or towel and while that works, I have very little directional control and it tires my hands quickly.

Not the case with this stretcher. I got my right leg almost vertical today which I've NEVER been able to do (though I've been leading up to it, to be fair), but the stretch was just more comfortable. Even with the left leg, I can keep the knee straight and stop it from veering. Well worth every penny!

Product Description
STRETCHING Don't OVER DO IT! Harder and faster will not get the results you want. The goal is to gain flexibility without causing injury. The correct way to stretch is in small increments. Be sure your leg muscles are warmed up before stretching. If you push yourself too far too fast, you risk serious injury.THE PASSIVE, STATIC STRETCHLie flat on the floor. With one knee bent, lift the other leg and put the stretcher in position. Straighten the leg first and then pull it towards the torso, gently and slowly. When you feen the hamstring tighten, or when you reach your current range of motion, stop and hold this position for 10 to 30 seconds. Switch from one leg to the other 3 to 5 times.THE ISOMETRIC STRETCHThe three basic steps to isometric stretching are: actively lengthen the target muscle isometrically contract the target muscle actively lengthen the target muscle again. A muscle is more relaxed and able to lengthen after a strong isometric contraction. This readiness to lengthen is the result of the inverse stretch reflex. When one muscle contracts, the opposing muscle relaxes because of neurological inhibition, thereby allowing movement to occur around a joint.

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