Flexibility training will help prepare you for netball as well as reduce the risk of injury.
Pre-match stretches for shoulders, as follows, are quick and easy:
1) Biceps and front of shoulder
Clasp your hands behind your back keeping elbows straight. Lift arms back behind you. Hold for 10 seconds – release gently
2) Triceps
Lift arm above head, bend elbow so hand behind head. Use other hand to pull the
Elbow back. Hold for 10 seconds – release gently. Repeat other arm.
3. Latissimis dorsi
Grasp one wrist over your head and pull your arm over your head bending sideways in the same direction. Feel stretch under shoulder. Hold for 10 seconds – release gently. Repeat other arm.
4. Pectorals
Hold hands clasped above head, keeping elbows straight. Stretch arms backwards.
Hold for 10 seconds – release gently.
Look out for next months stretches on the website from your local physiotherapist:
Sally Olney (MCSP SRP).
Call 01525 720882 for an appointment