Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
Active Isolated Stretching | Specific Strengthening
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a safe and effective method for improving flexibility that works with the rules of the body.
How is AIS different from other techniques?
- Isolate muscles for individual focus
- Stretch each muscle in an unloaded position
- Contract the opposing muscle
- Hold stretch for 2 seconds
What can AIS do for you?
- Increase flexibility
- Enhance circulation
- Improve posture
- Relax muscles
- Release restrictions in fascia
What conditions can benefit from AIS?
- Back pain
- Neck & shoulder pain
- Hip & knee pain
- Sciatica
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- TMJ
- Sore muscles
- Plantar fasciitis
- IT Band Syndrome
AIS for Athletes
- Improve performance
- Shorten recovery times
- Decrease muscle soreness
- Allows more intense training
- Neuromuscular integration
- Reduce injury rates
AIS was developed by Aaron Mattes and he continually refines the “Mattes Method”.