Dr. Payton and Dr. Shannon, two DPTs, discuss why they don't prioritize a ton of stretching. They educate about why we get tight and what may be more effective at improving tightness and mobility. They add that stretching may be a "band-aide" because tightness is a symptom of instability or another underlying issue. They also discuss their recommendations for dos and don'ts around stretching. 

00:52: What is tightness?
02:35: Difference between tightness and ROM restrictions
04:15: Analyzing ROM: bilateral vs. unilateral
06:45: What ROM deficits could indicate
11:37: What will improve tightness
14:40: Neuromuscular reeducation/“brain mapping”
17:18: Strength training can improve mobility
17:55: Does stretching improve motor mapping?
19:43: Practical application 
21:10: What stretching is doing from a neuromuscular standpoint
26:02: Using stretching as a bandaid
31:48: Why stretching might not be the first line of defense 
35:58: Can stretching be dangerous?
39:10: Stretches that are not recommended 
43:33: General recommendations for stretching
48:30: Improving flexibility as you age
50:41: At what point in your workout should you stretch 

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