“Passive range of motion” and “active range of motion” are two terms commonly used in fitness and rehabilitation circles. While they both involve improving a joint’s range of motion, the actual method ...

The pendulum or Codman exercise is a passive shoulder exercise often prescribed for shoulder rehabilitation. It supports the passive range of motion of the joint and doesn’t require muscle contraction ...

There are stretches for flexibility and then there are their lesser-discussed counterparts: mobility exercises. Just like we need our joints and muscles to be loose and pain-free for good-quality ...

You do it all—warm up, sweat, stretch, and recover. But your workout routine actually still isn’t complete without one ...

Paul Landini is a personal trainer, health educator, and regular contributor to The Globe and Mail. This is part of his guide to protecting and strengthening common pain points such as your hips, ...

Whether you’re in your early twenties or over 50, keeping your upper body loose and free of unwanted tension is always a good idea. Tightness in your back and shoulders can come from many things, like ...

Background The overhead throwing motion requires the coordination of efficient segmental actions between the lower and upper extremity. The complexity of the overhead throwing motion, especially in ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

Passive range of motion refers to range of motion when somebody or something else, such as a therapist or machine, is moving a body part or a joint, rather than the person themselves. Range of motion ...