Modalities Flashcards
8 primary modalities
corrective
core function
flexibility
resistance
power
linear speed
SAQ
conditioning
which modalities affect CNS + skeletal muscle system
ALL but core functioning + conditioning
-core function: affects core muscles
-conditioning: affects cardiovascular system + skeletal muscle system
corrective exercise modality
correcting movement patterns + static posture
corrective exercise modality
short term
-altering proprioceptors + learning new movement pattern (1 session)
-if we are choosing the right muscles to work with, we typically see improvement within that session
-GTOs tell muscle to relax, giving more balance
corrective exercise modality
long term
-increasing ROM through improvements in stretch tolerance + potentially anatomical changes (2-6 weeks)
-activating underactive muscle + making it stronger
corrective exercise modality
why is corrective unique
ALWAYS USE ALL 4 SUB MODALITIES
-they are dependent on one another + MUST be in the order listed
corrective exercise sub modalities [IN ORDER]
-inhibition
-lengthening
-activation
-integration
corrective exercise sub modalities
inhibition
myofascial release- realigns CT + activates GTOs; when GTOs are activated, tells muscle to relax
-we do this to the OVERACTIVE muscle
-intensity + volume must be inverse
ex: Thera gun, lacrosse ball, tiger tail, foam, roll
corrective exercise sub modalities
lengthen
-SAME MUSCLE AS INHIBITION (overactive)
-do NOT do dynamic; must be static (or PNF)
corrective exercise sub modalities
activation
-single joint single plane exercises (isolated strength exercise): 1 single muscle is controlling the action at that joint
-positional isometric exercises: for when we have a muscle we can’t really isolate by itself with a single joint single muscle action
corrective exercise sub modalities
integration
idea is to return to normalcy
ex: standing overhead press or standing row for someone with upper-crossed syndrome
when would the sub modalities of corrective exercise occur
ALL occur in GENERAL PREP
core function modality
affects muscles of the core (both inner/local stabilizing + outer/global stabilizing)
-core training has similar idea as resistance training; only difference is we focus more on isometric exercises or “ANTI-movements”
core function modality
short term
improving core muscular recruitment + synchronicity (improvements in motor unit performance) (2-6 weeks)
core function modality
long term
changes in body composition with increases in lean mass of the core area (6-12 weeks)
core function modality
how is it unique
-core is different than rest of muscles in body because not meant for movement
2 main functions of core:
-stabilize movements for powerful movements of upper/lower body
-protect our organs
core structural vs core modality
core structural doesn’t reference core modality
-core structural refers to structure of program + outline of big resistance training exercises like squats, deadlifts, etc.
core function sub modalities [IN ORDER]
-core stabilization
-core strength
-core power
core function sub modalities
core stabilization
activating core for long period of time but low intensity
ex: planks, dead bugs, bird dogs, stir the pots, etc.
core function sub modalities
core strength
similar to core stabilization, just increase intensity
ex: back hyperextensions
core function sub modalities
core power
contracting core while making explosive movements of our movement system (muscles that reach into core)
ex: backwards overhead medicine ball toss
when would the sub modalities of core function occur
-core stabilization in GENERAL PREP, TRANSITION
-core strength in SPECIFIC PREP
-core power in PRE-COMPETITION
flexibility modality
used to change stretch tolerance for restrictions in ROM
-typically restricted to just joints with previous injury
-can’t overdo frequency
flexibility modality
how is it unique
unlike resistance + cardiovascular training because we don’t see physiological change in body, it is a safety mechanism of CNS saying safe to do this movement
flexibility modality
short term
hyperelasticity due to fluid shifts + temporary stretch tolerance (1 session)
flexibility modality
long term
increasing ROM through improvements in stretch tolerance + potential anatomical changes (2-6 weeks)
flexibility sub modalities [IN ORDER]
static stretching
dynamic stretching
ballistic stretching
PNF stretching
flexibility sub modalities
static stretching
end of session (because stretch-induced strength loss)
ex: toe touch hold for 30 seconds
flexibility sub modalities
dynamic stretching
beginning of session/warmup
ex: leg swings