Discover 10 dancer-inspired stretches to improve flexibility, relieve tension, and enhance mobility. Perfect for all levels, ...

“A big benefit of stretching is that it helps get our body out of postures it’s been stuck in,” says Kelcie VanGampleare, P.T., D.P.T., a spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy ...

“After a night of sleeping, the body can be stiff (especially with diagnoses such as arthritis) and tight due to muscle ...

Switch legs and repeat the stretch three to five times on each side to ensure your muscles are prepared for the slope. Skiing demands flexibility in the hamstrings to improve balance and prevent ...

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, then switch to the other leg. This stretch is great for the gracilis, hamstrings, and calves. Start on all fours, knees wider than shoulders and toes pointed out.

Many people don’t turn to physical therapy until after they have been injured or had surgery. But it can help with much more. “We’re sort of the swiss army knife of orthopedic health ...