your body to adjust to the movement and is often more tolerable than attempting to sustain a stretch for a more extended period. Prolonged holds are not always needed or tolerated when working on joint range of motion. Dynamic stretching is another beneficial way to improve your mobility and blood flow. This form of mobility work involves moving a limb through its entire/maximum range of motion to the point where tension/stretch is felt and repeated several times in a given time. This stretch type helps re-educate the body on the proper movement patterns to restore joint mobility. It also can help activate muscles and improve coordination of the joints moving with one another. How physical therapy helps your mobility One of the core principles of physical therapy is restoring mobility. A physical therapist improves the mobility of your joints with highly effective hands-on manual techniques. These techniques specifically enhance the function of your knee joints by mobilizing the joint and freeing up any restriction in the soft tissue surrounding the knee.
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