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A number of comments by IDEA lecturers at last month’s conference, as well as tidbits hidden in articles here and there, lead us to question the general nature of what’s been considered a cornerstone of corrective exercise: Is “lengthen or loosen what’s tight” really the right way to go?

There’s new attention to older techniques, and with today’s knowledge, smart therapists are learning each stretching method works on different issues, and that some stretching can be effectively applied to specific muscle groups and not to others.

Wednesday, the 13th, at 6 AM my battle-scarred bomber will be (that is, was) rolled into the hangar for repairs on the lower fuselage. The rigging near the tail end of the craft is faulty and needs repair. Two years ago it became apparent the electrical system controlling speed, stability and maneuverability and otherwise smooth flying was compromised. Tough luck; it happens to these old tin buckets.

Two well chosen high-tech mechanics will access the distressed area, properly drill holes to relieve excessive internal pressure, and restore the outer shell. I plan to take ‘er up in a day or two and determine the success of the reconstruction. I’ve been sputtering about for 24 months at low altitudes with barely enough wind beneath my wings to keep me airborne, nevermind soaring. And, as you can imagine, taxiing the perimeter of the runway gets tedious real quick. Bombers are built to fly.

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