Stretches Flashcards
1
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Two types of stretches
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Passive and active
2
Q
Stretches: active assisted
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Client assists
3
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Stretches: active resisted
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Point of resistance and have them resist
4
Q
Used as passive exercise
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Stretches
5
Q
Assists in assessing tissue
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Stretches
6
Q
Increases flexibility
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Stretches
7
Q
Aids in range of motion
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Stretches
8
Q
Promotes relaxation and relieves sore muscles as well as aids in rehabilitation
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Stretches
9
Q
Can decrease muscle gaurding
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Stretches
10
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Improves kinesthenic awareness
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Stretches
11
Q
Improves alignment and posture
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12
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Should be gentle slow and to clients flexibility
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Stretches
13
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Should be held for 6-12 seconds
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Stretches
14
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Dislocation is contraindicated
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Stretches
15
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Any slow sustained lengthening of a muscle or muscle group
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