Dynamic Stretch Warm-Up
Optimize your performance and prevent injury with this continuous, dynamic stretching routine. The original program was created for patients with low back and chronic pain by Jeff Frankart, PT and adapted for dancers and other athletes. This program seamlessly blends mobility, flexibility, and balance work without any pauses in between. As the routine progresses, it naturally builds in speed and cardiovascular demand, making it the perfect warm-up prior to any class, rehearsal, or athletic performance. Best of all, every movement is highly customizable with both low- and high-impact variations, allowing you to tailor the workout to exactly what your body needs today.
Dynamic Stretch Work-Out
This program is based on the pioneering work of Jeff Frankart a physical therapist and retired army reserve major using current research and collaborating with Dr. James Rainville and Lisa Childs, PT with the original Spine Program founded in 1992 at New England Baptist Hospital. In 2016, after working closely with Jeff and Lisa, Heather Southwick, PT, MSPT, SCS, further modified the routine specifically for dancers during her work with the Boston Ballet. To get the most out of this workout, keep the following guidelines in mind: all movements should be entirely pain-free, and it is still effective if you need to modify with decreased range of motion or impact. The routine is designed as a continuous flow to enhance neuroplasticity, meaning there should be no rest-stepping between movements. While there is no specific timing element and you can move at your own pace, which will naturally increase as you get more comfortable. Each exercise should be performed in sequence for at least 30 repetitions or 1 to 2 minutes. Finally, remember that the more you engage your arms, the greater the cardiovascular benefit you will receive.
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