Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle imbalances
A
Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint
2
Q
Muscle imbalances causes
A
postural stress, emotional duress, repetitive
movement, cumulative trauma, poor training technique, lack of core strength, lack of
neuromuscular efficiency
3
Q
Obesity
A
BMI of 30 or more
over 30lbs overweight
4
Q
Overweight
A
BMI of 25-29.9
between 25 to 30 lbs overweight
5
Q
Proprioception
A
Cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from
all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
6
Q
Training proprioception improves…
A
balance
coordination
posture
7
Q
Proprioceptively enriched environments
A
Unstable yet controlled
environments.