{"podcast":{"title":"The Optimal Body","slug":"the-optimal-body-404913","podcast_index_feed_id":404913,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/boCiLdPY","website_url":"https://jen.health/podcasts","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e8613cb6-f09c-4d92-8f8f-b958f89b4fb4/9ba3570a-15e7-45c4-8886-51e6ff71b84d/3000x3000/3526286-1629914037131-9f85550cd4b1.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni","episode_count":466,"summary":"Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T06:20:03.377770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913"},"episode":{"title":"444 | Latest Research on the Best Stretching Exercises: Implications on Pain, Mobility, and Strength","slug":"444-latest-research-on-the-best-stretching-exercises-implications-on-pain-mobility-and-strength","published_at":"2026-01-19T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913/444-latest-research-on-the-best-stretching-exercises-implications-on-pain-mobility-and-strength","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913","url":"https://jen.health/podcast/444","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/e8613cb6-f09c-4d92-8f8f-b958f89b4fb4/episodes/a649621d-74e8-4ec0-acc6-5a85d5b44a8d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e8613cb6-f09c-4d92-8f8f-b958f89b4fb4&awEpisodeId=a649621d-74e8-4ec0-acc6-5a85d5b44a8d&feed=boCiLdPY","summary":"In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, break down a new international consensus on stretching, helping listeners discover the best stretching practices for their needs. They explain the differences between static, dynamic, ballistic, and PNF stretching exercise, and discuss both the immediate and long-term benefits—such as increased range of motion, decreased pain, and reduced muscle stiffness. The hosts clarify common myths, noting that even the best stretching routines alone don’t build muscle, prevent injuries, or fix posture. They emphasize the importance of consistency and combining the best stretching techniques with strength and stability exercises for optimal results and overall body health.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, break down a new international consensus on stretching…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1308,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-optimal-body-404913/episodes/444-latest-research-on-the-best-stretching-exercises-implications-on-pain-mobility-and-strength/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913/444-latest-research-on-the-best-stretching-exercises-implications-on-pain-mobility-and-strength.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}