Kinetic Chain

Question 1

Kinetic Chain

Answer 1

series of connected limb segments

Question 2

Example of kinetic chain

Answer 2

back –> hip –> knee –> ankle –> foot

Question 3

Closed kinetic chain

Answer 3

distal segment is fixed, proximal segment free to move (hands and feet are not moving)

Question 4

Open kinetic chain

Answer 4

distal segment is free to move, proximal segment is fixed (hands and feet are moving)

Question 5

Which type of kinetic chain exercises should you start with first?

Answer 5

Closed chain because distal end is fixed, exercises are easier