Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

If you already have a regular stretching practice, you may want to learn more about different types of stretching, the benefits of each, and sample stretches. Passive stretching is a type of ...

But what about assisted stretching? Is it wise to bring another person into what’s typically a solo endeavor? We asked the experts to explain whether assisted stretching is worthwhile. Here’s your ...