Flexibility training and lifestyle diseases

Question 1

Define the two types of flexibility?

Answer 1

static - the RoM around a joint when not moving
dynamic - RoM around a joint when moving

Question 2

5 factors affecting flexibility?

Answer 2

elasticity of ligaments and tendons
amount of stretch allowed by surrounding muscles
type of joint
age
gender

Question 3

What are the two methods of evaluating flexibility?

Answer 3

sit and reach test
goniometer - instrument which measures angles

Question 4

What is static and active/passive stretching?

Answer 4

static - muscle is held in a stationary position for 30 secs
active - joint is pushed beyond point of resistance
passive - someone else holds muscle

Question 5

What is ballistic stretching?

Answer 5

stretching through the use of swinging and bouncing movements to push body part even further

Question 6

What is dynamic stretching?

Answer 6

controlled movements that gently take a body part to the limit of its RoM

Question 7

What is PNF stretching?

Answer 7

muscle is contracted isometrically for at least 10s. It is then relaxed and stretched again which means it stretches further second time as stretch reflex is delayed

Question 8

What is coronary heart disease?

Answer 8

blood flow to heart is reduced leading to a heart attack due to atherosclerosis

Question 9

What is atherosclerosis?

Answer 9

a build up of fatty deposits in the arterial walls which narrows the lumen

Question 10

What is asthma?

Answer 10

the constriction of the bronchial airways and inflammation of the mucous membranes