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Post Isometric Relaxation | Colorado Springs School of Massage

A massage school director explains post-isometric relaxation in a talk-to-camera format, with no hands-on demonstration. He defines isometric contraction and autogenic inhibition, explains when PIR is worth trying, and lists situations where it should not be used.

Post Isometric Relaxation | Colorado Springs School of Massage · Colorado Springs School of Massage · YouTube

Video: Post Isometric Relaxation | Colorado Springs School of Massage, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unmpllgd3Rw

Length5:58
RatingClarity 2/5 · Credibility 4/5 · Relevance 3/5
Massage school talk with no hands-on demonstration. Useful for the theory and when not to use PIR.
Coverstechniques/post-isometric-relaxation · techniques/muscle-energy-technique
Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unmpllgd3Rw

Key points

  • PIR uses a gentle, below-maximum contraction of the muscle being stretched, while nothing moves.
  • After the contraction the muscle usually lets go a little, so it can be eased to a new length; this may be repeated.
  • Reach for PIR when ordinary massage and stretching are not changing a tight area, or when one side is much tighter than the other.
  • Do not use it where massage is contraindicated, such as swelling, fever, or a recent injury or surgery in that area.

Cautions

  • No demonstration; pair it with a hands-on video.
  • Ends with a school enrolment advertisement.