Chapter 1 - The Scientific Rationale for Integrated Training Flashcards
What are muscle imbalances?
Alterations of the muscle lengths surrounding a joint.
What is chronic disease?
An incurable illness or health condition the persists for a year or more, resulting in functional limitations and the need for ongoing care.
BMI = obesity?
30 or greater
What are the healthy, borderline and high-risk levels for blood lipids/cholesterol?
Healthy level: less than 200mg/dL
Borderline level: 200-239 mg/dL
High-Risk level: 240 mg/dL
What are blood lipids?
Aka: cholesterol and triglycerides
Blood lipids are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecule:
High-density lipoproteins (HDL)
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or “bad cholesterol.”
Healthy < 200mg/dL.
What qualifies as overweight?
BMI = 25 - 29.9
What is lumbar lordosis?
Excessive curve or arch in the lumbar spine
What does ACL stand for?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which is one of the ligaments in the knee joint.
What is diabetes mellitus?
Metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins.
What’s the difference between a sprain vs strain?
Sprain: injured ligaments
Strain: injured tendons or muscles
What is neuromuscular stabilization?
Body control
What does “deconditioned” mean?
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
What is proprioception?
The cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement.
What is a proprioceptively enriched environment?
A controlled unstable physical situation in which exercises are performed that causes the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms.
For example, a BOSU ball or stability ball provides a proprioceptively enriched environment.
What is the muscle action spectrum?
Concentric acceleration, eccentric acceleration, and isometric stabilization.