KIN 2504 Lecture : Kin 2504 Lecture 9

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15 Mar 2019

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Kin 2504 Lecture 9 3/1/12

Flexibiltiy and Back Health Key Concepts

-Flexibility

-The ablilty of joints to move thorugh a full range of motion

-Stretching

-Should be included in a complete fitness program.

Beneftis of stretching and Flexibilty

-Improved mobility, posture, and balance

-Healthy joints and pain management

-Muscle relaxation and stress relief

-Possible reduction of lower back pain

What determines flexibility?

-Flexibility can be classified as static or dynamic

-Static (or Passive) Flexibiltiy: ROM allowed as a join when external force is applied

-Joint Stuctures, Muscles, and Tendons

-Joint: the point of contact between 2 or more bones

-Joint stability is supported by surrounding muscles and tendons

-Joint range of moitn is limited by:

-Joint structures (carltiage,

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