Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 A good approach to hamstrings..is first like was previously mentioned the action of glute max in extension of the hip. Second would be to follow the fascial restiction along the superficial back line (anatomy trains) which connects the calcaneus right to the scalp. The suboccipitals are very dense with proprioceptors so there could exist a relfex affect in that aspect as well..begin they lie along the same fascial continum. Muscle balance is an obvious answer to part of the problem, position of the pelvis is a great tool. Halifax, N.S RMT, PTS, BSckine Steakley wrote: ph, > " Mel wasn't a fan of placing a rope around the foot and stretching the hamstrings-the rope activates receptors on the bottom of the foot which activates the hamstrings. better if he places rope around the ankle. " > > The point of using rope stretching in the supine position is to ensure that the hamstring itself is in a passive non-firing state. The ropes isolates the hamstring by minimally reducing or taking other thigh muscles out of the stretch. As for putting the rope around the ankle the rope would most likely slip down the lower leg. Even if the rope was tight around the ankle the rope could elicit pain by putting too much compression on the achillies and the soleus muscle. If the rope is unsuccessful try the stretching in the same position but with someone performing the stretch. That way so-called " foot receptor activation " would not be activated. Besides what medical research proof can you provide about this claim of foot receptor activation? > > One important thing needs to be taken into account is that these techniques and protocols may have produced positive results for Mr. Poliquin in elite athletes or whoever he trains, but everyone else reacts different to different techniques. Individualized stretch and exercise protocols need to be implicated in a situation like this. Tinker around with different techniques & exercises to see what actually works for the patient insted of going off a routine from someone who you think is the " end-all-be-all " of strength training. > > With his hamstrings tight as they are massage would be a great thing to try. Instead of accupressure try a deep tissue massage initially to break up congestion of scarred tissue in and around the hamstring and the entire thigh. Hopefully after 2 or 3 sessions of deep work and a few flushing sessions improvement may be seen. > > " PNF stretching may help while addressing the issue through strength training, soft tissue therapy etc " In this particular situation PNF stretching will help increase hamstring flexibility when done correctly. Over a few weeks improvement will be seen if done on a consistent basis. > http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/38/4/e18 > > http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi? tool=pubmed & pubmedid=12937514 > > Steakley > Bowling Green, KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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