Chapter 9 - Inhibitory Techniques: SMR

Question 1

What is Relative Flexibility?

Answer 1

The body seeking the path of least resistance when trying to complete a movement, functional or binary

Question 2

Two primary reasons for SMR

Answer 2

1. Release active or dormant trigger points

2. Influence the Autonomic nervous system

Question 3

Types of SMR tools

Answer 3

Foam Roller, PVC pipe, medicine ball, handheld roller, Instrument assisted

Question 4

Acute variables for SMR

Answer 4

Frequency: Daily
Sets: One
Reps: N/A
Duration: High intensity(high amount of pressure) for 30s or Low intensity(low amount of pressure) for 90s

Question 5

autogenic inhibition

Answer 5

Inhibition of the muscle spindle resulting from the Golgi tendon organ stimulation