169. Beyond stretching: How to create lasting flexibility. Physio Edge Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom

Static stretching has long been used to improve flexibility, but research shows its effects are often short-lived. So how can you help patients achieve lasting improvements? In this episode, Tom Goom (Running Physio) explores exercises you can provide to patients to increase muscle fascicle length, improve flexibility, and reduce injury risk. You'll discover: Why static stretching alone may not create long-term flexibility gains Exercises to improve muscle length and function Key training parameters for effective flexibility training Strategies to maintain flexibility improvements over time If you're a physiotherapist or health professional looking for research-backed flexibility strategies, this episode is packed with practical insights! 🔗 Free Webinar Alert! Don't miss out on our free webinars for therapists on shin pain and Achilles tendinopathy in runners. Check the link in the description for more information. Free running injury assessment & treatment video series available now Improve running injury assessment & treatment now with the Running Repairs Online course with Tom Goom at clinicaledge.co/runningrepairs . Get free access to the "Tricky tendons" infographic series Unlock the secrets of successful tendinopathy assessment and treatment with this free infographic series for therapists. Article associated with this episode: Click here to download your podcast handout Diong J, Carden PC, O'Sullivan K, Sherrington C, Reed DS. Eccentric exercise improves joint flexibility in adults: A systematic review update and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2022 Aug 1;60:102556. Links associated with this episode: Free Achilles tendinopathy videos Discover the simple secrets to successfully treat tendon pain in this free three part video series with Tom Goom Improve your confidence and clinical reasoning with a free trial Clinical Edge membership Join Tom live on Facebook & ask your shoulder related questions every Friday Download and

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This episode was published on Mar 29, 2025.

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