Stretching 2

Question 1

reciprocal inhibition example

Answer 1

biceps contracts (agonist)
triceps is inhibited (antagonist)

Question 2

postcontraction inhibition

Answer 2

after a muscle is contracted, it is autonatically in a relaxed state for a brief, latent period

Question 3

techniques using postcontraction inhibition

Answer 3

hold relax
postisometric relaxation
postfascilitation stretch

Question 4

specific PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) techniques that FACILITATE

Answer 4

rhythmic stabilization
slow reversal
fast reversal

Question 5

specific PNF techniques that INHIBIT

Answer 5

hold relax
contract relax
contract relax agonist contract (CRAC)

Question 6

rhythmic stabilization

Answer 6

alternating isometric actions of the agonist and antagonist muscles

Question 7

slow reversal

Answer 7

going through whole ROM of antagonist, then going through whole ROM of the agonst

Question 8

fast reversal

Answer 8

going through whole ROM antagonist, then going through whole ROM of the agonist, just FASTER

Question 9

hold relax

Answer 9

1. 10-15 seconds of stretch
2. isometric action of the antagonist for 6 seconds
3. followed by relaxation
4. passive stretching antagonist for 10-15 seconds

Question 10

contract relax

Answer 10

1. stretch for 10-15 seconds
2. maximal concentric action of the antagonist against resistance
3. followed by relaxation
4. stretch for another 10-15 seconds
5. repeat if needed

Question 11

CRAC example

Answer 11

patient supine, bring foot up, bend knee
have them push down on your hand
straighten leg
bend knee again
have them push up against hand
straighten and bring down

Question 12

other stretching techniques

Answer 12

post isometric relaxation
post facilitation stretch
muscle energy techniques
active isolated stretching (mattes method)

Question 13

PIR instruction

Answer 13

1. passively stretch muscle to point of tension
2. contract muscle (isometric) gently for 10 seconds
3. breathe out and relax muscle
4. doctor feels for decrease resistance
5. gently stretch to next point of tension
6. repeat 3-5 reps

Question 14

PFS instructions

Answer 14

1. hold muscle midway between neutral and point of tension
2. contract (isometric) with maximum or near maximum effor for 10 seconds
3. relax completely
4. doctor feels for decreased resistance
5. move quickly to new point of tension
6. hold stretch for 20 seconds
7. move back to midrange and rest 20-30 seconds
8. repeat 3-5 times

Question 15

MET definition

Answer 15

stretching procedure involving voluntary contraction of a muscle in precise and controlled direction and variations in intensity

Question 16

uses of MET

Answer 16

lengthening a shortened muscle, contracture or spastic muscles
strengthen weakened muscles
reduce localized edema, mobilize joint articulations with restricted mobility

Question 17

MET protocol

Answer 17

1. position of comfort, take muscle or movement to the point of barrier. should be pain free point when stretch begins
2. ask patient to contract muscle until they feel the stretch (25% max).
3. after 10 seconds of action have patient relax and within 3-5 seconds gently move to next barrier

Question 18

active isolated stretching

Answer 18

1. patient positions the part in the proper position and initiates voluntary movement toward end range
2. doc applies a gradual tension of no more than 1 lb of pressure to stretch
3. stretch for no more than 2 seoncs
4. return to start position
5. repeat 8-10 reps

Question 19

stretches that utilize inhibition stretch in the PNF family

Answer 19

CRAC
contract-relax
hold-relax

Question 20

stretches that utilize facilitation strengthen in the PNF family

Answer 20

fast reversal
slow reversal
rhythmic stabilization

Question 21

what do all pre/post-contraction stretes have in common?

Answer 21

muscle activation paried with a stretch yields faster results