Gyrotonic

Gyrotonic, also known as the Gyrotonic Expansion System, is a system of exercise that was developed by Juliu Horvath in the 1980s.[1][2] It is centered around enhancing spinal movement in three dimensions, which not only focuses on increasing the functional mobility of the spine but also building the strength and flexibility of the muscles surrounding it.[3] It focuses on using spiral and circular patterns to move the body in all three planes: frontal (coronal or vertical), sagittal, and horizontal. The system consists of two complementary exercise methods - the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods.[4]

Gyrotonic training focuses on exercises that stretch, strengthen, and elongate muscles while nurturing the connective tissue around joints to improve balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.[4][5] Gyrotonic is used for exercise, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.[4][6][7][8] Besides the focus on exercise of various muscle groups, and on rotational movements, the Gyrotonic technique also focuses on breathing and rhythm.[9][5]

Gyrotonic Tower and Pulley
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  2. ^ Seo, Hye-Ran; Kim, Tae-Ho (25 February 2019). "The effects of Gyrotonic expansion system exercise and trunk stability exercise on muscle activity and lumbar stability for the subjects with chronic low back pain". Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 15 (1): 129–133. doi:10.12965/jer.1836512.256. ISSN 2288-176X. PMC 6416514. PMID 30899748.
  3. ^ Seo, Hye-Ran; Kim, Tae-Ho; Seo, Hye-Ran; Kim, Tae-Ho (25 February 2019). "The effects of Gyrotonic expansion system exercise and trunk stability exercise on muscle activity and lumbar stability for the subjects with chronic low back pain". Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 15 (1): 129–133. doi:10.12965/jer.1836512.256. ISSN 2288-176X. PMID 30899748.
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  6. ^ Campbell, Joyce; Miles, Warren (April 2006). "Analyzing the Gyrotonic arch and curl". Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 10 (2): 147–153. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.09.002.
  7. ^ Achimowicz, Anna (December 2013). "GYROKINESIS® as a unique method of supportive profilactic training for athletes and dancers".
  8. ^ "The Gyrotonic Expansion System®". Parkinson's Resource Organization. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  9. ^ Hall, Joanna (3 February 2007). "All you need to know about ... Gyrotonic". TheGuardian.com. Retrieved 31 August 2023.