What is an example of assisted stretching method?

Assisted static stretching is a method where an individual receives help from another person or an apparatus to improve their range of motion and flexibility. In this technique, a partner or trainer applies pressure to the muscle being stretched, allowing a deeper and more effective stretch than one might achieve independently. This approach ensures that the stretch can be maintained safely and effectively, targeting specific muscle groups while promoting relaxation and reducing any potential strain on the muscles.

While there are various stretching methods, assisted static stretching specifically relies on the assistance of an external force, distinguishing it from techniques such as dynamic stretching, which involves active movements; ballistic stretching, which utilizes momentum to achieve stretches; and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching, which often involves both isometric contraction and relaxation phases but may not always require direct assistance from another person in the same way that assisted static stretching does.