Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a stretching technique that has been created and perfected by Aaron Mattes in the USA. AIS is one of the methods most used by today’s athletes, massage therapists, personal trainers and professionals. AIS allows the body to repair itself and also to prepare for daily activity.
The AIS technique involves the method of holding each stretch for only two seconds. This method of stretching is also known to work with the body’s natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle, joints and fascia. The Active Isolated Stretching method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching Technique that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes.
This technique can be used to treat people of all ages & from all walks of life, helping to improve their flexibility, general well-being & quality of life.
