Remedial Exercise Flashcards
What are three main categories of remedial exercises
ROM, stretches, resistance exercises
What are the three proper ways to perform ROM assessment
Active free, passive relaxed, active resisted
What is concentric
A contraction of a muscle in which the extended muscle is shortened. Pulling the body up by grasping a bar over the head is such a contraction.
What is eccentric contraction
Lengthening of the muscle as it contracts against resistance. Lowering the body from a position in which the body was supported by the flexed arms ie. Holding onto a bar above the head.
What is isometric contraction
A muscular contraction in which the muscle increases tension but does not change its length
What is isotonic contraction
A muscular contraction in which the muscle maintains constant tension by changing its length during the action
What is remedial exercise
The use of combination active and passive use to restore muscle and skeletal health
