Flexibility Flashcards
What is flexibility
The ROM at a joint without movement occuring
What is static flexibility
Contracting the agonist to stretch the antagonist
What is dynamic flexibility
ROM at a joint with movement occuring
What factors can affect flexibility
Type and Shape of joint
Muscle and connective tissue elasticy
Gender
Age
How can type and shape of joint affect flexibility
Ball and socket joints have a greater flexibility
How can muscle and connective tissue elasticity affects flexibility
The greater the length and elasticy of the surrounding tissue the greater the ROM
How can gender affect flexibility
Females are generally more flexible than males
How can age affect flexibility
Elasticity of muscles are greater at younger ages
Describe SA stretching
contracting agonist to stretch antagonist
Describe SP stretching
Someone aiding you to get a full ROM
What are the advantages of static stretching
Safe and Effective
Better suited for maintenance
good for cool downs
What are the dis advantages of static stretching
Not appropiate for warm ups
Describe Isometric stretching
Holding a static stretch for 7-20 seconds
What are some advantages of isometric stretching
Helps overcome the stretch reflex
increases strength
What are some disadvantages of isometric stretching
high risk of injury for under 16s
should be limited
