Flexibility
Flexibility is important for optimal joint mobility and participation in daily functional activities. Injured or immobilized tissue tightens over time and contractures can develop. Tightness and contractures can be prevented or reversed with flexibility exercises, such as stretching.Stretching is a therapeutic technique used to lengthen soft tissue and increase range of motion. Stretching can be done passively by a therapist or actively by a patient. Flexibility is achieved with a slow and steady pain-free stretch that is maintained for 15 to 30 seconds or more. Patients should feel relaxed and breathe slowly. Flexibility exercises are an important part of any rehabilitation program.