Active Isolated Stretching is the primary reason for a lengthened athletic career. Art Monk, Retired Pro Football Player, Washington Redskins
Aaron Mattes was instrumental in designing the Orioles conditioning program with special emphasis on pre-game preparation. He has enabled our athletes to increase their power and overall player performance with a dramatic reduction in injuries. Syd Thrift, Former Vice President, Baseball Operations

Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease Treat This Condition with Active Isolated Stretching

This is a partial separation of the tibia tuberosity.  It is also apophysitis (inflammation) of the tibial tuberosity.  This condition is caused by sudden or continued strain placed upon the tuberosity by the patellar ligament during exercise.  The inflexibility of the quadriceps, especially the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis, is a major cause of the strain which leads to a stress fracture.  This is frequently repeated over and over, healing with recalcification, until the condition is corrected.  Repeated deceleration of the quadriceps during the landing phase after running or jumping is a leading cause.

Benefits of Using AIS

A program of AIS stretching including the hamstrings, quadriceps, IT band, and calves. AIS strengthening of the quadriceps employing straight leg raise, and short arc extension held for 5 seconds, hip adduction, hip abduction and straight leg hip hyperextension.