Active Isolated Stretching is the primary reason for a lengthened athletic career. Art Monk, Retired Pro Football Player, Washington Redskins
Aaron Mattes was instrumental in designing the Orioles conditioning program with special emphasis on pre-game preparation. He has enabled our athletes to increase their power and overall player performance with a dramatic reduction in injuries. Syd Thrift, Former Vice President, Baseball Operations

Shoulder Impingement Treat This Condition with Active Isolated Stretching

There is usually consistent irritation in the subacromial region.  Extrinsic causes such as an acromial spur, tendon calcification, a curved or hooked acromion, or acromioclavicular osteophytes may be present.  Most frequently impingement involves the musculotendinous portion of the supraspinatus, the infraspinatus, the subscapularis, or the long head of the biceps.

Benefits of Using AIS

The program should include the entire shoulder AIS stretching program and emphasizing shoulder sideward elevation, having the palm of the hand facing backward. The strength program should include the rotator cuff muscles, shoulder stabilization exercises, and posterior shoulder adduction using a band or pulley and pulling downward toward the buttock, having the body face away from the mechanism of overload.