What is Active Isolated Stretching? 

 

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 postion
  • 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".