Stretching Flashcards
1
Q
Golgi Tendon Organs purpose
A
When stimulated will cause a muscle to relax. They are 2nd phase of protection
(Responds to length and force)
2
Q
What’s a strain
A
A stretch tear or rip of the muscle or adjacent tissue
3
Q
What’s a sprain
A
Mainly involves ligamentous and capsular tissue of a joint
4
Q
Dynamic/ballistic stretch
A
Moving stretch ex, a-skips
(Pre workout good for warm-up)
5
Q
Static stretch
A
Stretch in a holding position ex, couch stretch
(Post-workout good for increasing flexibility)
6
Q
How long should you do a stretch for
A
3x15secs
Excellent is 30secs
