Which technique involves breathing and specific eye movements to increase muscle stretch?

The technique that involves breathing and specific eye movements to increase muscle stretch is post-isometric relaxation. This method is based on a principle that combines muscle contraction followed by relaxation, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the stretch. During post-isometric relaxation, the therapist applies gentle pressure after the client actively contracts a muscle group, guiding the client to breathe deeply and use eye movements that facilitate focus and relaxation. The combination of these actions leads to a greater range of motion and deeper muscle relaxation, allowing for more effective stretching.

In contrast, other techniques such as progressive relaxation primarily focus on mental relaxation of muscle groups without the specific incorporation of eye movements. Active myofascial release primarily targets myofascial tissues through sustained pressure but does not specifically emphasize breathing and eye movements. Contract-relax stretching does involve muscle contraction followed by relaxation, but it does not integrate the specific elements of breathing and eye movements designed to facilitate stretching.