The MOVEMENT Movement: Episode 170: The Problem with Stretching

Episode 170: The Problem with Stretching

Apr 26, 2023

The Problem with Stretching

– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 170 with Kathleen McDonough

Kathleen McDonough holds a BA in Exercise Physiology/Physical Education, UC Davis and an MA in Physical Therapy, Stanford University. She has been a Physical Therapy professional for over 30 years and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT).

Her great depth of experience and education are brought together in her holistic approach to treatment, with an emphasis on creating a personalized plan for regaining your optimal health. Kathleen's experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, Pilates-based rehabilitation, classical Pilates and peak performance training.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kathleen McDonough about the problem with stretching.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How having strong flexible feet gives you a good foundation for barefoot running.

- Why natural movement shouldn’t be considered so controversial.

- How people were not born to bear weight on the arch of their foot.

- Why your joints stiffen when you run on a cushioned surface.

- How we should be dynamically stretching, not static stressing and what that means.

Connect with Kathleen:

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