The Cooperative International
Neuromuscular Research Group

Stretch Out

STRETCH OUT is a fun, two-part educational video featuring stretches for individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Therapist Tina Duong and an awesome group of boys show how it’s done!

  • Part One provides detailed instructions for stretching the muscles commonly affected by DMD.
  • Part Two gives individuals a chance to actively perform the stretches along with the kids in the video.

Please ensure that you understand how to correctly perform these stretches before beginning the second section of the video. Always remember to consult with your physician and physical therapist before starting any new exercise routine. Enjoy stretching out!

To request a copy of the StretchOUT CD, please contact: Tina Duong at trduong@stanford.edu

Watch the entire StretchOUT video:

 

Passive stretches

Click here to watch the entire instructional video of the passive stretches including Ankle Plantarflexors, IT Band, Hip Flexors, Hamstring

  1. Passive: Ankle stretches
  2. Passive: IT band
  3. Passive: Hip flexor
  4. Passive: Hamstring stretch

 

Active stretches

Click here to watch the entire instructional video of active stretches including Ankle Plantarflexors, IT Band, Hip Flexors, and Finger Flexors

Standing

  1. Active: Ankle stretches in standing
  2. Active IT band stretches in standing

Sitting

  1. Active Ankle stretches in sitting
  2. Active IT band in sitting
  3. Active finger flexor stretches in sitting
  4. Active Hamstring stretches in sitting

Prone

  1. Active Hip flexor stretching in prone

 

Now you’re ready to StrecthOUT

Once you have learned how to do the active stretches, feel free to perform the stretches with the young men from the video. Click here to perform stretches with the individuals in the video!

  1. Ankle Plantarflexors
  2. IT Bands
  3. Hip flexors
  4. Hamstrings
  5. Finger Flexors