Chapter 4: Lengthening Techniques

Question 1

Flexibility

Answer 1

The present state or ability of a joint to move through a range of motion.

Question 2

Stretching

Answer 2

An active process to elongate muscles and connective tissues in order to increase that present state of flexibility.

Question 3

Muscle Spindles

Answer 3

Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change.

Question 4

Nuclear Chain and Nuclear Bag Fibers

Answer 4

Located in the muscle spindles and detect the amount of stretch (chain) and the rate and extent of stretch (bag) of the muscle.

Question 5

Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO)

Answer 5

Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change.

Question 6

Tissue Creep

Answer 6

An initial rapid increase in strain followed by a slower increase in strain at a constant stress.

Question 7

Neuromuscular stretching

Answer 7

A desired muscle in a lengthened position to induce a relaxation response on the tissue, allowing it to further elongate

Question 8

Frequency for Static Stretching

Answer 8

Daily (unless specified otherwise)

Question 9

Repetitions for Static Stretching

Answer 9

1 to 4

Question 10

Duration for Static Stretching

Answer 10

20- to 30-second hold

60-second hold for older patients (≥ 65 years)