Rehab Flashcards
What is the SAID principle
Specific adaptation to imposed demands
What are anerobic activities
Explosive, short-duration, burst-type activities
What are aerobic activities
Continuous, long-duration, sustained activites
What is a concentric contraction
The muscle shortens while contracting against resistance
What is eccentric contraction
The muscle lengthens while contracting against resistance
What is autogenic inhibition
Relaxation of the antagonist muslce during contractions
What is ballistic stretching
Older stretching technique that uses repetitive bouncing motions
What is static stretching
Passively stretching an antagonist muscle by placing it in a maximal stretch and holding it there
What does PNF stand for
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
What is Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Stretching techniques that involve combinations of alternating contractions and stretches
What are the three seasons of sports conditioning
Preseason, in-season, and off-season
During a posture evaluation, which 3 structures are most important to observe?
Low back, pelvis, and hips
A weak ____ is a fundamental problem of inefficient movements that leads to injury
Core
_________ strength is one of the most essential factors in restoring the function of a body part to preinjury status
Muscular
______ exercises are used in the early phase of rehabilitation when a joint is immobilized
Isometric