A herd of toddlers runs across the springy gymnastics mat, each to a small square of carpet. Their parents follow close behind. Once seated, coach Marci Schuster takes them through some warm-up ...

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To improve flexibility and mobility, athletes and active individuals often rely on several forms of stretching. These involve lengthening or flexing a muscle or tendon to promote enhanced elasticity.

Stretches like the knee to chest stretch and trunk rotation can help relieve SI joint pain. A physical therapist can also provide targeted exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Share on ...

Dynamic stretches are movements that people perform at a slower pace than most workouts. Individuals tend to do dynamic stretches to warm up their muscles and prepare for exercise. In recent years, ...