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How Stretching REALLY Works

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In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surprising influences that the nervous system has on flexibility and the adaptations that can occur with consistent stretching. He also goes over various reflexes as well as stretching protocols that tend to improve flexibility the most. 

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Video Timeline

00:00 - 00:59 Intro
01:00 - 01:12 Measuring Our Own Flexibility 
01:13 - 03:15 Muscle Flexibility Translating to Improve Joint ROM. 
03:16 - 04:33 Yoga in the Lab and YogaBody!
04:34 - 05:18 Specialized Stretch Receptors - Muscle Spindles
05:19 - 06:04 The Importance of Detecting Muscle Length
06:05 - 07:42 Cerebellum & Sensory Cortex Processing Muscle Length Information
07:43 - 09:28 Proprioception: Knowing Where Your Body Parts Are 
09:29 - 10:21 Brain Adjusting Muscle Spindles & Tone From Proprioceptive Input
10:22 - 11:52 Underwear Example: Modulating & Prioritizing Sensations
11:53 - 13:47 Stretch Reflex - Brain Protecting Muscles Being Overstretched
13:48 - 15:49 How the Brain Allows For Improved Flexibility 
15:50 - 16:18 The Need For Even More Information
16:19 - 17:20 Best Type of Stretching For Improved Flexibility 
17:21 - 18:38 Teaser: The Link Between Flexibility & Strength - Thank You!!!

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Institute of Human Anatomy Transcript on Youtube

How Stretching REALLY Works