Chapter 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health Flashcards
1
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3 factors that determine flexibility
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- Joint structure
- Muscle elasticity and length
- Nervous system activity
2
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2 principle types of connective tissue
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- Collagen
- Elastin
3
Q
4 benefits of flexibility and stretching
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- Joint health
- Prevention of low-back pain and injuries
- Maintenance of good posture and balance
- Improved body position and strength for sports and life
4
Q
Most common test for flexibility
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Sit-and-reach test, which rates the flexibility of muscles in the lower back and hamstrings
5
Q
Most common site of back pain
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Lumbar region - bears majority of body weight
6
Q
3 methods for preventing back pain
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- Always maintain correct posture
- Use proper weight-lifting technique
- Strengthen core and hip muscles
7
Q
Managing acute back pain
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Apply cold until inflammation and spasms subside, then apply heat
8
Q
5 methods for managing chronic back pain
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- Medication
- Physiotherapy
- Percutaneous electrical nerves stimulation (PENS)
- Exercise
- Surgery
