Exam II - Activity and Exercise Flashcards
1
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ADLs
A
Activities of daily living
2
Q
Friction
A
The effect of rubbing or the force between two objects rubbing against each other
3
Q
isotonic contraction
A
Isotonic exercises (walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling) cause muscle contraction and change in muscle length.
4
Q
Isometric contraction
A
Isometric exercises involve tightening or tensing muscles without moving body parts