Definition: Joint Mobility is defined as the degree to which an articulation (where two bones meet) can move before being restricted by surrounding tissues (ligaments/tendons/muscles etc.). Otherwise known as the range of uninhibited movement around a joint.
Range of Motion & Flexibility
Range of motion exercises specifically target joint flexibility. You can do range of motion exercises with a physical therapist. Your doctor or physical therapist can also tell you about exercises that you can easily do at home. These can help you maintain or improve joint flexibility, which helps with overall freedom and ease of movement.
There are three general categories of range of motion exercises: active, active assistive, and passive.
1. You can do active exercises without the assistance of another person.
2. Active assistive exercises rely on your effort and the effort of another person. This other person is often a physical therapist. These exercises are helpful when it’s painful to flex or extend the joint on your own.
3. Passive exercises rely completely on the effort of the physical therapist or another individual. These are typical performed when the person receiving treatment isn’t physically able to perform the movement on their own.
Practicing range of motion exercises can greatly increase your flexibility and ease of movement. However, always speak with your doctor before attempting to perform a range of motion exercise for the first time. Maintaining proper alignment and form are necessary to make sure you don’t injure yourself.
Twinsfeather Studio, located at the Kinetic Wellness Center in Brewer, Maine offers a holistic body movement method called The GYROTONIC® Method. The gyrotonic method is considered to be Active Assistive Exercise, as with using the gyrotonic method you are with an instructor who is actively assisting you in maintaining proper alignment and form throughout the mindful exercise sessions, as well as, light hands-on queues for this alignment.
What is the GYROTONIC METHOD?
The Gyrotonic Method is an original and unique movement method that addresses the entire person by opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and improving strength and movement efficiency. With Gyrotonic exercises, each movement flows into the next, allowing the joints to move through a natural range of motion without jarring or compression. These carefully crafted sequences create balance, efficiency, strength and flexibility.
Movement is Life
Contact Our Studio for More Information
Free Consultation: Joan West, Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis Instructor, Kinetic Wellness Center, 191 S. Main St, Brewer, ME 04412 E: twinsfeather@gmail.com T: 207-478-9438
*sources: J. West, Gyrotonic Method & Gyrokinesis Method Instructor and GYROTONIC Headquarters.
**source: some information is from article, What is Limited Range of Motion, written by Krista O’Connell — healthline-Updated on September 19, 2019