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Passive Stretching

passive stretching

Passive stretching is also referred to as relaxed stretching, and as static-passive stretching. A passage stretch is one where the person assumes a position and holds it with some other part of the body, or with the assistance of a partner or some other apparatus. For example, bringing the leg up high and then holding it there with hand.

Slow, relaxed stretching is useful in relieving spasms in muscles that are healing after an injury. Relaxed stretching is also very good for "cooling down" after a workout and helps reduce post-workout muscle fatigue and soreness.

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