Stretching

Question 1

stretching

Answer 1

helps to ELONGATE the muscles
- the contractile and noncontractile

Question 2

different modes

Answer 2

static

dynamic

ballistic

Question 3

what are the intensities

Answer 3

slow, low load, prolonged stretch to make it work
- nervous got the control

Question 4

how long shall it last?

Answer 4

not really any ideal combo
- typically 15 to 60 secs
- 2-5 reps

Question 5

how often?

Answer 5

lots of things affect this (age, meds, pathology)
- 3-5x a week ideally

Question 6

what to do before?

Answer 6

warm up muscles
- allows to stretch more and less injury

Question 7

how to do it?

Answer 7

direction of the stretch is opposite
- move slow thru the range and a lil beyond
- as time goes on, will increase the more you do (my hips :( wont do it)

Question 8

stretching guide???

Answer 8

two joint muscles stretched one at a time then release slowly

allow a few secs of rest
- if pt. can’t tolerate for 30-60 secs, use more slow gradual intermittent stretch

helps w/ post muscle soreness
- but stretch before WU
- to enhance muscle power, strength or endurance, stretch after

helps with ROM