FREE Stretching Guides

At Port Melbourne Physiotherapy & Pilates we have created downloadable stretching guides to assist clients with maintaining flexibility and spine health.

Postural Stretching Guide

This stretching guide is ideal for anyone with a
desk job or wanting to improve their posture.
Sitting behind a laptop, computer, tablet or
smart-phone for long periods of time can cause
muscle tightness and joint stiffness, leading to
poor posture, muscle fatigue and pain. Add
these to your routine to prevent or manage back
pain, neck pain, headaches and stiffness.

Upper Limb Stretching Guide

This stretching guide is ideal for swimmers, post-boxing session, for gym-goers to use after any upper limb workout or HIIT session, and for anyone that sits at a computer for the majority of their day to prevent neck pain, headaches and upper back stiffness. The focus is on the upper limb muscles, with some spinal stretches included to help look after your upper back and neck, and assist with building a good foundation for your stretching.

Pregnancy Stretching Guide

This stretching guide is specifically designed for women to use during pregnancy. It is a gentle overall body routine and is safe to use right throughout your pregnancy. Stretches have been modified to reduce load on the pelvis and target areas such as the legs, hips and buttocks, which can get particularly tight during pregnancy. Spinal stretches are included to help you look after your upper back and neck, and assist with building a good foundation for your stretching.

Lower Limb Stretching Guide

This stretching guide is ideal for runners and cyclists to assist with recovery, for gym-goers to use post any lower limb workout of HIIT session, and for anyone wanting to improve flexibility. This is also a great routine for anyone that stands for the majority of their day, to help prevent lower back and hip pain and stiffness. The focus is on the lower limb muscles, with some spinal stretches included to help look after your lower back and assist in building a good foundation for your stretching.