Stretching Flashcards
1
Q
The ability of a muscle to lengthen, allowing one joint to move through a range of motion.
A
Flexibility.
2
Q
Decreased mobility or restricted motion.
A
Hypomobility.
3
Q
Type 1a/Type II. Sensory.
A
Afferent.
4
Q
Motor.
A
Efferent.
5
Q
Load applied.
A
Stress.
6
Q
Amount of lengthening which occurs due to stress.
A
Strain.
7
Q
Overrides the resist to stretching.
A
Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO).
8
Q
Active Muscle
A
Agonist
9
Q
Stretching Optimal Duration
A
15-60 seconds.
10
Q
Opposite Muscle Group
A
Antagonist
