Chapter 1

Question 1

Muscular Imbalances

Answer 1

The alteration of a muscles length that surrounds a joint.

Question 2

How are muscular imbalances caused?

Answer 2

Muscular imbalances are caused by a variety of different things including emotional duress, repetitive movements, bad training techniques, the lack of neuromuscular efficiency, poor core strength, cumulative trauma and stress caused by postural problems.

Question 3

What are the differences between obesity and overweight?

Answer 3

Being overweight is considered having a BMI index between the ranges of 25 and 29.9 and between 25 and 30 pounds over the recommended height to weight ratio. Being obese is considered having a BMI of 30 or more with at least 30 pounds overweight for the height to weight ratio.

Question 4

Proprioception

Answer 4

Proprioception is the cumulative input into the central nervous system coming from the various Mechanoreceptors in the body that sense limb movement as well as body position.

Question 5

Proprioceptively enriched environments

Answer 5

These are unstable environments that are controlled. These challenge one’s Internal balance and stabilization.

Question 6

The OPT training model

Answer 6

It is a systematic training approach that builds on itself and the general phases of stabilization, strength, and power.

Question 7

__% of the deaths in the United States were caused by cancer and cardiovascular disease. Approximately __% of these deaths could have been prevented if the individuals lived healthier lifestyles.

Answer 7

57;80

Question 8

Currently, 66% of people in the United States that are over __ years old or overweight. __% of this 66% are classified as obese.

Answer 8

20;34