Aaron mattes method of stretching could prevent countless injuries and rehabilitate others who have given up hope. Benjamin is the author of many articles on working with injuries as well as the widely used books in the field listen to your pain, are you tense. Active isolated stretching with roger mcnear youtube. Active isolated stretching ais uses guided active movements with assisted endrange stretching in order to activate weakened muscles and break up fascial. There are protocols for every primary muscle of the body.
To date, aaron teaches ais to healthcare professionals, massage therapists and personal trainers from all. During ais, movement is carefully monitored in order to prevent activation of the stretch reflex. It was a thin blue book that was folded and stapled in the middle. I was teaching cranial seminars and many of the students raved about ais. Active isolated stretching and strengthening lower body. Learn about active isolated stretching from the creator, aaron mattes. Active isolated stretching for the lower body denver, co. Mattes, ms, rkt, lmt aaron began his creation of active isolated stretching ais over 40 years ago. Stretchingusa is a company that specializes in the work of active isolated stretching. To date, aaron teaches ais to healthcare professionals, massage therapists and personal trainers from all over the world. Aaron began his creation of active isolated stretching ais over 40 years ago. This is an abbreviated guide from aaron mattess books and courses. Active isolated stretching techniques for athletes stretching usa. Active isolated stretching produces remarkable elasticity protecting against injuries and often reverses chronic pain.
Alternatively, please contact me for online banking payment details. In 2003 joshua went to sarasota fl to work with aaron mattes. Our books and charts feature fullcolor pictures with descriptions of exercises and. While it is holistic and treats the body as a unit, its primary characteristic is its capability ot break. Precondition, recondition, rehabilitation shelton, greninger and mattes and nutrition therapy for massage and physical therapy patients e. This book was recommended by my sports massage therapist, who. This opportunity to study with aaron mattes is only for a limited time. Approved certification by approved provider education eutc massage sm. He began to employ this technique with excellent results and before long devoted all of his practice to advancing his knowledge of and ability to use ais. Upcoming workshops and advanced trainings sedona school of. Oct 04, 2010, the official site of the aaron mattes active isolated stretching technique carries a wide variety of stretching books, stretching dvds, stretching videos, stretching charts. Jan 29, 2007 mattes used me as a volunteer during the course, and i feel that my shoulders, back and head are more erect than ever now.
Aug 10, 2009 discovering the power of aaron mattes active isolated stretching by ben benjamin, ph. This article explores the fundamentals of active isolated stretching, ais. In the spring of 2008, i began teaching the ais classes at the yoga house after being trained by monica eng, who trained with aaron mattes the educator who developed this breakthrough method of stretching. Active isolated stretching allows the body to repair itself and also to prepare for daily activity. The aaron mattes seminars will teach you a hands on approach to active. Mattes received his master of science degree from the university of. I had gotten it at the massage school because one of the instructors spoke of it highly.
Specific stretching for everyone by aaron l mattes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After taking a short ais workshop, then going back to my office to use these stretches with my. Discovering the power of aaron mattes active isolated stretching by ben benjamin, ph. This is a handout that i give patients when im explaining active isolated stretching. Active isolated stretching for the upper body denver, co. Diane waye, 870 market street, san francisco, california 94102 is a wellqualified therapist and teacher of active isolated stretching. Mattes aaron therapy 3920 bee ridge rd sarasota, fl massage. In 2003 joshua became familiar with active isolated stretching ais. Aaron mattes active isolated stretching spiralbound november 1, 2012. I took his principle of 2 second stretches10 reps and started using it to open up clients hands and wrists that were tight from computer mousing and general repetitive motion.
Click here to see a post about how i converted to ais. This is the work from which the whartons books are drawn, originally created by aaron mattes. Aaron mattes methods allow you to stretch systematically allowing you to reach maximum flexibility. For years, this prolonged static stretching technique was the gold standard for indvidiuals and athletes. We will also be integrating the work of aaron mattes, active isolated stretching ais, which enhances the work and gives great tools for stretching your clients. Aaron mattes is a widely respected therapist and kinesiologist, working in florida, who has developed his own variation on the theme of stretching, which he terms active isolated stretching ais. In a contemplative setting, you will learn a ten session model of very specific techniques for releasing the whole body. A surprising discovery discovering ais has been the second major turning point in my professional career. This system is very different from traditional stretching or yoga. Active isolated stretching and strengthening upper body. The best way to learn ais is by studying directly with the developer.
A stretching book teaching the proper mechanics of stretching. She has been teaching ais clinics and seminars for 15 years. She has been studying with me since 97 and assisting aaron mattes as a teaching assistant to the present. I had one of the aaron mattes earliest books on my shelf. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. The aaron mattes method of strength training is highly specific. It has been aarons passion for the last 40 years and now his newest book with all of his stretching. To date, aaron teaches ais to healthcare professionals. This method is commonly used by trainers of professional athletes.
She is certified with the ais national certifying body aisncb and has been an instructor with ais northwest since 2004. This is the basis for aaron mattes active isolated stretching ais technique. Mattes developed active isolated stretching ais to utilize the inherent properties of muscle and soft tissue in order to effectively isolate and lengthen target muscles while enhancing the connection to the central nervous system. Aaron mattes active isolated stretching stretching usa. Active isolated stretching ais is one of the methods of stretching most used by. Mattes therapy is a sportsmassage therapy center that practices the active isolated stretching ais technique.
While it is holistic and treats the body as a unit, its primary characteristic is its capability ot break down the body to treat isolated parts. Sign up for an active isolated stretching seminar in 2018. Aaron mattes has lectured internationally and written books about his industryaltering techniques. The program was developed by worldrenowned kinesiotherapist aaron mattes. The active isolated stretching ais method of muscle lengthening and fascial. Aaron mattes long anticipated new book is finally out. Active isolated stretching ais is a type of muscle energy technique which has proven to be a very effective way to lengthen shortened muscles quickly, safely and with little warmup time because the stretch itself is actually a warmup. Book is a founding partner of webster book llp, located in alexandria, virginia. In this introduction he explains aspects of this approach and provides two examples with which readers may experiment. You must have attended one introductory ais seminar to attend the advanced seminar. Sciatica and frozen joints are often relieved permanently with a.
Discovering the power of aaron mattes active isolated stretching. In this introduction he explains aspects of this approach and provides. This group is being formed to bring more awareness to his body of work and to discuss treatment of various injuries. The field of massage therapy and bodywork encompasses a wide range of different styles and approaches. The aaron mattes seminars will teach you a handson approach to active isolated stretching and strengthening.
At aarons books, our top concern is the health and safety of our customers families and ours. Active isolated stretching ais is one of the methods of stretching most used by todays athletes, massage therapists, personalathletic trainers, and professionals. Aaron mattes myofascial release technique, which also incorporates active. Discovering the power of aaron mattes active isolated. Aarons books celebrating more than 10 years as lancaster. Discovering active isolated stretching integrative works. Stretching ais, a system developed over the course of the past 37 years by kinesiologist aaron mattes. About the author aaron mattes received his bachelor of science degree from wisconsin state universitysuperior, 1970, majoring in physical education. Benjamin began incorporating ais into his injury treatment protocols and other aspects of his work. I ordered the book immediately so i could see how he executes more stretches for the legs, etc.
All active isolated stretching seminars taught by aaron mattes are being held near his hometown of sarasota, florida. It has been aaron s passion for the last 40 years and now his newest book with all of his stretching techniques is out. Aaron l mattes many experts have advocated prolonged stretch up to 60 seconds. Active isolated stretching was developed by aaron mattes 40 years ago. She is certified with the ais national certifying body aisncb and has been an. He is the sole author of a number of books on stretching including his 2000word text active isolated stretching. Ais, which is carried out actively or assisted by a practitionertherapist or by the subjects own efforts often assisted by a rope or band, is designed to specifically increase range of movement of muscles, fascia and connective tissue. Download and read free online aaron mattes active isolated stretching by aaron l. We are not offering personal delivery or pick up at this time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Active isolated stretching is the creation of kinesiologist aaron l. Aaron is the creator of active isolated stretching ais and has spent the last 40 years prefecting these techniques.
Upper extremity lymphedema treatment phase exercises. Aaron maintains an active trial practice in both civil and criminal law. Mattes aaron therapy 3920 bee ridge rd sarasota, fl. During this intensive training, you will learn the correct ais protocols, as developed by aaron mattes, founder of active isolated stretching the mattes method, over the past 45 years, and how to best apply them. Active isolated stretching techniques can be used to restore a clients optimal rom. Stretching usa stretching usa active isolated stretching. Active isolated stretching ais with aaron mattes youtube. Mattes used me as a volunteer during the course, and i feel that my shoulders, back and head are more erect than ever now. The active isolated stretching technique involves the method of holding each. Mattes and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Upcoming workshops and advanced trainings certification. Aaron mattes active isolated stretching book incorporates active isolated stretching and shows you how to stretch the human body.
Apr 03, 2020 in 2003 joshua became familiar with active isolated stretching ais. Jan 24, 2020 during this intensive training, you will learn the correct ais protocols, as developed by aaron mattes, founder of active isolated stretching the mattes method, over the past 45 years, and how to best apply them. It looks like we dont have any biography for aaron mattes yet be the first to contribute. You will learn active assisted isolated stretching the kinesthetic way. This term is used for stretching techniques that use the reciprocal inhibition reflex andor the golgi tendon organ reflex. Benjamin is the author of many articles on working with injuries as well as the widely used books in the. I always ask them how they stretch when they say they stretch or they say they need to stretch more and then i do an ais on their wrist or ankle and suggest they research aaron mattes active isolated stretching. He has been named a top lawyer by washingtonian magazine, is listed in the best lawyers in america, and also is named a virginia superlawyer. Aaron mattes active isolated stretching contains over 700 color photos. Introduction to active isolated stretching heal center. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pnf stretching. I was introduced to aaron mattes active isolated stretching watching a webinar for massage therapists. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.