Active and
Passive Stretching
Stretching is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools to improve flexibility, ease tension, and support long-term movement health. At KINETIKA, we use both active and passive stretching techniques to help your body move more freely and comfortably.
Active and Passive
Stretches
Passive stretching is when your physiotherapist gently moves a muscle into a stretched position and holds it for you. It allows your body to fully relax while the stretch targets tight or shortened muscles. This is especially helpful when pain or stiffness limits how much you can move on your own.
Active stretching, on the other hand, involves you moving your own muscles through a controlled range. These stretches help improve not just flexibility, but also control and awareness of your movement.
Both approaches are chosen based on your specific needs and are often used together during recovery.
Stretching at KINETIKA
can help with:
- Morning stiffness or tightness after long periods of sitting
- Muscle tension from stress, poor posture, or overuse
- Limited flexibility that affects walking, bending, or reaching
- Recovery after intense training or physical exertion
- Releasing tension in areas like the neck, shoulders, lower back, or hamstrings
If you find it hard to touch your toes, feel tightness in your hips when getting out of a car, or struggle with flexibility during exercise, guided stretching can make a noticeable difference. These techniques also support injury prevention by reducing unnecessary strain on joints and improving the way your body moves as a whole.
Whether you’re aiming to improve posture, move with more ease, or simply feel less stiff in your daily life, active and passive stretching are key components of your personalised physiotherapy plan at KINETIKA.