Muscle lengthening Flashcards
1
Q
How long should a stretch be held for?
A
15-30 secs
2
Q
What is post isometric relaxation?
A
assumed effect of decreased muscle tone
following an isometric contraction
3
Q
What is reciprocal inhibit
A
altered tone in the antagonist muscle
following isometric contraction of an agonist
4
Q
How to perform mets
A
hold for 15 seconds patient slowly resits 20% on targeted or opposing muscle isometric contraction for 7-10 secs patient relies for 5 secs new barrier found, hold for 15 secs repeat 3 times reassess
5
Q
When is RI performed?
A
damaged muscle can still be stretched and normal ROM can be restored
6
Q
Contraindications of stretching
A
fractures recent surgery osteoporosis bony block dislocations sprains strains
7
Q
What are the pathophysiological effects?
A
when a muscle is lengthened position it has been known to increase facile length
