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Dynamic stretching involves moving parts of your body and gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both. It's most beneficial before exercise to prepare muscles for activity.

Isometric stretching involves resistance of muscle groups through tensing the stretched muscles. It's beneficial for improving strength and in rehabilitation.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) involves extending a muscle, holding it briefly, and releasing it. It's beneficial for promoting circulation and reducing muscle soreness.

Static active stretching involves holding the body part in position with just the strength of the muscles being stretched. It's often used in warming up for sports or activities that require a high degree of flexibility.

Neural stretching focuses on stretching the nerves instead of muscles. It's beneficial for individuals with neural tension and can improve nerve glide.

Yoga involves holding certain postures that stretch groups of muscles. It's beneficial for increasing flexibility, improving balance, and reducing stress levels.

Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. It's beneficial in releasing muscle tightness and trigger points.

Static stretching involves stretching a muscle to the point of mild discomfort and holding it for an extended period. It is most beneficial after exercise to help with muscle recovery.

Active stretching involves holding a stretch using just the strength of the opposing muscles. It's beneficial for improving active flexibility and strengthening the agonist muscles.

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) involves alternating contractions and stretches. It's beneficial for increasing flexibility and muscular strength.

Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release that uses body weight to apply pressure to muscle tissue. It's beneficial before or after workouts to reduce muscle tightness and increase blood flow.

Passive stretching is where you assume a position and hold it with another part of your body, or with the assistance of a partner or some other apparatus. It increases flexibility and relaxes your muscles.

Functional stretching improves the functional range of motion by simulating real-life movements. It's beneficial before sports to prepare muscles for specific activities.

Band stretching involves the use of elastic bands to provide resistance or assistance in stretching. Beneficial for targeting specific muscles and improving flexibility.