Exam 2 Chapter5 Flashcards
Connective tissue
Ligaments and joint capsules while possessing some elastic properties
Flexibility
Ability to allow neuromuscular system to allow for efficient movement of a joint or series of joint through full non restricted pain free range of motion.
Adipose
Can act as a wedge between lever arms
Ballistic
Bouncing movement in which repetitive contractions of agonist work
Static stretching
Stretch to point of discomfort and holding at that point for period of time
15-30 seconds 3 to 4 times
PNF
Proprioception Neuromuscular Facilitation
Alternating contractions
Irritability
Motor unit that determines the amount of stimulation required to initiate the response of muscular fiber
Viscosity
Resistance that limits muscle contraction
Stiffness
Resistance of tissue or a structure to deformation or change in shape or length
Contracture
Failure of relaxation of a muscle
Isotonic
Change my n muscle length
Isokinetic activity
Activity that involves motion
PROM
Requires no active work towards part of the muscle.
AAROM
Move with assistance
AROM
Can produce full range of motion