PT Tips & Stretching Guidelines

In order to receive the benefits of stretching, hold a comfortable stretch (no pain) for a minimum of thirty seconds. Two repetitions of a stretch held sufficiently will do. Stretch before exercise, but do not forget to stretch following exercises as well.

Please click on the following links for some helpful printable stretching guidelines:

• Golf stretches

When the sun returns to the Missoula sky, remember to take the following steps to

avoid overuse injuries:

1. Warm-up and stretch before exercise.
2. Hydrate regularly while exercising (one water bottle per hour of bicycling or running) to prevent dehydration.
3. Cool down after exercise.
4. Remember the post-exercise “3-R’s”…Rest, Recover, Re-hydrate.
5. Cross train (vary your mode of exercise and/or route) to improve fitness and decrease injury risk.

Now get out and enjoy summer when the sun breaks through!

-John Fiore, PT