Stretching Communication Flashcards
1
Q
The PURPOSE of Static & PNF stretching
A
To cause muscle relaxation and music lengthening to increase range of motion.
2
Q
Physiology of STATIC Stretching:
______ _______ ______ (3 words) allow for muscle relaxation though _____ ______ (2 words).
A
Muscle spindle fibers
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Neural adaptation
3
Q
Physiology of PNF:
This stimulates _____ ______ ______ (3 words) and muscle spindle fibers with a result of _______ ________ _________ (3 words).
A
Golgi tendon organs
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Rapid muscle relaxation
4
Q
2 Contraindications for Stretchng
A
Recent fractures or dislocations
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Hypermobility
5
Q
What 4 questions should you ask during stretching?
A
Let me know when you feel a stretch
Where do you feel the stretch?
Let me know when the stretch goes away?
Go you go further?
