Flexibility-
Contractile and noncontractile tissues are both susceptible to tightening when injured or exposed to a neurological disease process that causes weakening and/or spasticity. Prevention, through careful and regular movement and stretching, is key to maintaining flexibility. However, consideration must be taken regarding restrictions to mobility in post-operative or post-traumatic healing.
Along with active and passive stretching to increase flexibility, therapeutic exercise may include education about body mechanics, gait and locomotion training, neuromuscular re-education, developmental activities and relaxation strategies.
