Flexibility Assessments Flashcards
Difference between static and dynamic flexibility
What factors affect flexibility
Joint structure
Soft tissue tightness
Body composition
Age
Sex
Physical activity
Muscle temp
How is flexibility assessed
Are indirect measures of flexibility valid and reliable?
What one the general guidelines for flexibility testing?
Flexibility and health
Often neglected fitness component
Flexibility
Specificity
Flexibility individualized for each joint
ROM
Warm up
Necessary before assessing flexibility
- whole body aerobic exercises
- passive stretching and ROM
Validity and reliability of the measures
Dependent on joint being measured and technician skill
Tester needs
Anatomy knowledge
Standardized procedures knowledge
practice And training
Direct measures of static flexibility
Measures joint ROM in degrees
Measurement devices:
Goniometer
Electrogoniometer
Deighton flexometer
Inclinometers
Indirect measures of static flexibility
Linear measurement
Sit and reach tests
Skin distraction test back scratch test
