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Yes, we're blogging now! Nicolas & Aurélie, the physiotherapists at Re-Train, are now coaching and informing you through the written word. Topic number one? Mobility & Agility.

We already hear you thinking, “Mobility and agility are the same thing, right?” Well, actually, no. Mobility refers to the mobility of the joints and the ligaments/capillary structures around them. Agility refers to the mobility of the muscles running over or around these joints. But when is a person really mobile and limber enough and when not? And does this affect the athlete?

A muscle can be compared to a rubber band; the more you stretch it, the faster and more powerful it will move back when you let go. In other words, the bigger your movements, the more stretch comes on your muscle, and the more powerful the muscle contracts. With too little flexibility, this is impossible, and you are constantly in a shortened movement cycle. The same goes for mobility.

So, with a lack of flexibility and mobility, you maintain the same shortened movement cycle, which shortens your muscles even more and can make your joints less mobile. And like that, overuse and tears become more likely. Not ideal for the athlete!

So, how do you detect such a deficit?

Enter physical therapists (that's us)! In a preventive screening, we analyze your personal deficit with standards such as measurements and functional exercises. So, there's always a reason why therapists, doctors, or coaches insist on improving your mobility and agility. A lean and mobile body avoids injuries, tears, and overloads and allows the athlete to perform optimally! And that's what we want, right? So, how can we do these stretching and mobility exercises effectively? You'll find out in our next blog post. First, take a moment to recover from the fact that we are now bloggers.