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Section 5 Definitions Flashcards

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integrated training

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training concept that applies all forms of exercise (flexibility, cardio, core, balance, plyometrics, SAQ and resistance training) into one system

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self-efficacy

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one’s belief that they can complete a task, goal, or performance; self confidence

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progressive overload

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increasing the intensity or volume of exercise programs using systematic and gradual approach

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fundamental movement patterns

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common and essential movements performed in daily life and are involved in exercise motions within a training session

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hypertrophy

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enlargement of an organ or tissue, in this context used to describe the enlargement of skeletal muscle

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posture

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relative disposition of the body parts in relation to the physical position, such as standing, lying down, and sitting

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unilateral

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relating to one side of the body

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bilateral

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relating to two sides of the body

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ROM

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degree to which specific joints or body segments can move, often measured in degrees

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acute variables

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important components that specify how each exercise is to be performed, aka exercise training variables

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repetition

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one complete movement of an exercise

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set

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group of consecutive repetitions

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training intensity

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individual’s level of effort compared with their own max effort, x/10

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rest interval

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time taken to recuperate between sets

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training volume

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sum of the reps performed in a given set during each training session, multiplied by the resistance used

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supersets

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two exercises performed back-to-back in rapid succession with no or minimal rest between. first exercise strength-focused, second stability-focused using same muscle group

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rate of force production

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ability of muscle to exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time

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flexibility

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the normal extensibility of soft tissues that allows for a full ROM of a joint

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extensibility

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capability to be elongated or stretched

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ROM

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the degree to which specific joints or body segments can move; often measured in degrees

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mobility

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optimal flexibility and joint ROM; ability to move freely

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myofascial

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the body’s connective tissue that includes muscle and fascia

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relative flexibility

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the process in which the body seeks the path of least resistance during the functional movements

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human movement system (HMS)

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the collective components and structures that work together to move the body; muscular, skeletal and nervous systems

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soft tissue

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issues connecting, supporting, and surrounding bodily structures and organs

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postural distortion patterns

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predictable patterns of muscle imbalances

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muscle imbalance

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when muscles on either side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships

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force-couple relationships

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synergistic action of multiple muscles working together to produce movement around a joint

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osetokinematics

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the visible movement of limbs

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arthrokinematics

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the description of joint surface movement: roll, glide/slide, spin

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reciprocal inhibition

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the inhibitory signal sent to an antagonist muscle when the agonist muscle receives the signal to contract

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altered reciprocal inhibition

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occurs when an over active agonist decreases the neural drive to its functional agonist

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overactive

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elevated neural drive causes a muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction

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underactive

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when a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited neuromuscular recruitment

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synergistic dominance

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neuromuscular phenomenon when synergist muscles take over for the inhibited prime mover (hamstrings in hip extension with inhibited gluteal complex)

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altered length-tension relationship

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when a muscle’s resting length is too short or long, reducing the amount of force it can produce

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neuromuscular efficiency

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the ability of the nervous system to recruit the correct muscles to produce and reduce force and dynamically stabilize the body in all 3 planes of motion

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muscle spindle

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sensory receptor within muscles running parallel to the muscle fibres, reports change in muscle length and rate of change to CNS

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stretch reflex

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the response from the CNS when the muscle spindles report a change, protective measure to stop the body from stretching too far too fast, contracts muscle

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Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO)

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specialized sensory receptor located where muscle transitions into tendon. sensitive to changes in muscular tension and the rate of that change

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autogenic inhibition

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response from the CNS when the GTOs fire. protective to make sure you don’t rip muscles off of bones. inhibitory effect, muscles relax

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lengthening reaction

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when a muscle is lengthened, a cascade or neurological reactions occur that allow muscle to be stretched

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static stretching

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muscle is passively lengthened to the point of tension and held for a set amount of time 2-5 minutes

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pattern overload

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consistently repeating the same pattern of motion over long periods of time that can lead to dysfuntion or injury

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cumulative injury cycle

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cycle whereby tissue trauma will induce inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesion, altered neuromuscular control, and muscle imbalances

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nociceptors

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pain receptors located in the skin and fascial connective tissues

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Davis’s law

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states that soft tissue models along the line of stress

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collagen matrix

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a complex meshwork of connective tissue, including collagen proteins

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self-myofascial techniques

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used for treating and breaking up adhesions of the fascia and surrounding muscle tissues - foam rolling, self-massage

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fascial system

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web of connecting fibres found just under the skin

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mechanical effect

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having a physical effect

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neurophysiological effect

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having an effect on the nervous system

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delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

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pain or discomfort, often felt24-72 after intense exercise or unaccustomed physical activity

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stretch tolerance

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the ability to experience the physical sensations of stretching to reduce the discomfort felt at the end range of motion

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active stretching

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stretching using agonists and synergists to dynamically move the joint into a ROM; holding stretch position for 1-2 seconds, 5-10 reps

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dynamic stretching

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uses the force production for a muscle and the body’s momentum to take a joint through the full available ROM

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activities of daily living (ADL)

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fundamental tasks needed to manage basic self-care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, feeding, and homemaking

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cardiorespiratory fitness

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the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide the body with adequate oxygen during activity

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rate of progression

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process and speed from which frequency, intensity, time, and type are increased

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adherence

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level of commitment to a behaviour or plan of action

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morbidity

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state of having a disease

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mortality

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state or risk of death or dying

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frequency

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number of training sessions in a given timeframe

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intensity

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level of demand placed on the body by a given activity

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Tanaka formula

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mathematical formula to estimate an individual’s maximal heartrate: 208- (0.7age)

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target heart rate

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predetermined exercising heartrate

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talk test

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aerobic test that measures the participant’s ability to talk or hold a conversation during an activity at various intensity levels

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ventilatory threshold (Tvent)

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point during graded exercise in which ventilation increases disproportionately to oxygen uptake, signifying a switch from predominantly aerobic energy production to anaerobic energy production

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time

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duration an individual is engaged in a given activity

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type

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mode of physical activity in which an individual is engaged

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overtraining

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excessive frequency, volume, or intensity of training, resulting in reduction of performance, can also be caused by a lack of proper rest and recovery

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HIIT

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exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity broken up bu relatively short rest periods

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steady-state (SS) exercise

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aerobic exercise that remains at a relatively constant intensity including a stable HR and oxygen consumption

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enjoyment

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the amount of pleasure derived from performing a physical activity

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volume

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total amount of work performed in each timeframe, typically 1week

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nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

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energy expenditure through ADL

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progression

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way an exercise program advances in intensity and/or volume to continually challenge the individual

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general warm-up

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low-intensity exercise consisting of movements that do not necessarily relate to the more intense exercise immediately following

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specific warm-up

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low-intensity exercise consisting of movements that mimic those to be included in the more intense exercise immediately following

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principle of specificity

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states that the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it. Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands (SAID) principle

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midpoint

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refers to the intensity level between VT1 and VT2

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ventilation

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process by which oxygen is transferred to the muscles from the lungs

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inspiration

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process of contracting the inspiratory muscles to move air into the body

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core stability

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the ability of an individual to maintain a given posture adequately stabilizing the spine while the extremities are moving

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core endurance

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the ability to control the motion of the spine over a given longer duration

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core strength

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the ability to control the motion of the spine

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core

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the structures that make up the LPHC, lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, hips

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type 1 (slow twitch) muscle fibres

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muscle fibres that are small in size, generate lower amounts of force, and are more resistant to fatigue

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kyphotic/kyphosis

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normal curvature of thoracic spine, convex

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scoliosis

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abnormal lateral curve of the spine “s-curve”

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awing-in maneuver

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maneuver used to recruit the local core stabilizers by drawing the navel toward the spin

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bracing

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contracting the global abdominals such as the rectus abdominis and obliques at the same time

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centre of gravity

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approximate midpoint of the body; while the location may vary between individuals, typically located in the midpoint of the trunk

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