What is (GIRD) and how does the sleeper stretch help?

GLENOHUMERAL INTERNAL ROTATION DEFICIT (GIRD) AND THE SLEEPER STRETCH When dealing with the shoulder and shoulder problems, particularly in athletes but not uncommon in non-athletes, there can be a loss of internal rotation of the shoulder (you need to internally rotate to tuck in your shirt in back, or to fasten/unfasten a bra). There is [...]

Stretching Basics

WHEN TO STRETCH? BEFORE EXERCISE, AFTER, OR BOTH? Even though this really isn’t a shoulder specific post, this is a question it seems like I address every day. It has been an accepted dogma that you must stretch before exercise, although no research proves that it’s necessary for injury prevention. A review by Witvrouw et [...]