WELL 175 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Thoracic Vertebrae
28 Dec 2016
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Chapter 5: flexibility and low-back health: what is flexibility, flexibility: the ability of a joint to move through its normal range of motion (rom) Flexibility is a highly adaptable fitness component and responds well when utilized as a part of a fitness program. Flexibility is joint specific, meaning that you must work all major joints, not just a few. What is a joint: a joint, or an articulation is a point of contact between bones. Types of joints: first type, allows joints considerable movement in multiple directions, i. e. neck and shoulder joints, second type: Slowly stretching a muscle and holding the stretched position without joint movement for a designated amount of time: most assessment tests are based on this technique, dynamic stretching/ballistic stretching. What determines flexibility: joint structure, heredity plays a part in joint structure and flexibility. Joints vary in size, direction, & range of movement. Chapter 5: flexibility and low-back health: muscle elasticity & strength.
