Active Isolated Stretching (1 ed.)

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Summary: Pain free running!
Review: Aaron Mattes started formulating Active Isolated Stretching almost
thirty years ago and in his new books he thanks others for capably
teaching his method. The difference between the founder and the
students is Mr. Mattes constantly strives for improvement and the
subtle changes in positioning and protocol in these latest works bear
this out. I'm a nationally certified personal trainer specializing in
stretching and strengthening. Over the past several years of using the
Mattes Method, I've had clients get relief from chronic pain caused by
numerous conditions. They have defied prognosis and have recovered to
lead lives of normalcy once again. My clients have amazed their Dr.s,
even at the Mayo Clinic. Do I get these results 100% of the time? Of
course not. But these kinds of results are typical for me using Active
Isolated Stretching. The information in the first dozen pages lay out
the scientific and medical basis for the common sense approach of the
Mattes Method. His references are sound and accepted. Mr. Mattes
politely refutes some of the "traditional" stretching styles
and backs his with physiological laws. I've worked with NCAA
champions, a couple of Big Ten Athletes of the Year and even Medaled
Olympians who will attest to the effectiveness of the Mattes Method. I
have several colleagues throughout the states and abroad achieving
similar successes. This book delivers the over 200,000 hours of
clinical and field experience that has brought Aaron Mattes
international attention and acclaim. The book should be on every
physical therapist desk and in every massage school library. My wife
has anklyosing spondylitis and her hip replacements are both over
17yrs. old. The Mattes Method saved her from a return to a wheel chair
over 8yrs. ago. You can email me at [e-mail]


Rating:
Summary: The Mattes Method is the original 2 second stretch
Review: Aaron Mattes started formulating Active Isolated Stretching almost
thirty years ago and in his new books he thanks others for capably
teaching his method. The difference between the founder and the
students is Mr. Mattes constantly strives for improvement and the
subtle changes in positioning and protocol in these latest works bear
this out. I'm a nationally certified personal trainer specializing in
stretching and strengthening. Over the past several years of using the
Mattes Method, I've had clients get relief from chronic pain caused by
numerous conditions. They have defied prognosis and have recovered to
lead lives of normalcy once again. My clients have amazed their Dr.s,
even at the Mayo Clinic. Do I get these results 100% of the time? Of
course not. But these kinds of results are typical for me using Active
Isolated Stretching. The information in the first dozen pages lay out
the scientific and medical basis for the common sense approach of the
Mattes Method. His references are sound and accepted. Mr. Mattes
politely refutes some of the "traditional" stretching styles
and backs his with physiological laws. I've worked with NCAA
champions, a couple of Big Ten Athletes of the Year and even Medaled
Olympians who will attest to the effectiveness of the Mattes Method. I
have several colleagues throughout the states and abroad achieving
similar successes. This book delivers the over 200,000 hours of
clinical and field experience that has brought Aaron Mattes
international attention and acclaim. The book should be on every
physical therapist desk and in every massage school library. My wife
has anklyosing spondylitis and her hip replacements are both over
17yrs. old. The Mattes Method saved her from a return to a wheel chair
over 8yrs. ago. You can email me at [e-mail]


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Summary: A must for preventing & rehabilitating injuries!
Review: Aaron Mattes' method of stretching could prevent countless injuries and rehabilitate others who have given up hope. I also recommend the Whartons Stretch book, which is another presentation of this same method. I have seen impressive results in a number of injury rehabilitation situations, in a short period of time. I also recommend the video. It takes time and dedication to learn these stretching routines, but it is worthwhile (and you will feel great!). If you can locate a Personal Trainer or Certified Massage Therapist who is knowledgeable in this method to help you learn the routines, and then use the book for reference, you'll have the best of both worlds.

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Summary: Everything you need to know about AI stretching
Review: I took one of the Active Isolated Stretching classes here in NYC and I can tell you the book is better than the class itself. Buy the book, follow the instructions and you will be ripping off the benefits of this stretching technique.

Rating:
Summary: Pain free running!
Review: The book was recommended to me by an ultra-marathoner who was on the verge of giving up running prior to employing the methods in this book. As an avid runner myself, that was enough for me to buy it and give it a try.

I have not stretched on a daily basis since getting this book. But, I have employed the methods prior to running. In fact, I refuse to run without having utilized the leg routines. For the first time in 20 years I am able to run without pain.