stretching for impaired mobility Flashcards
move joint/s smoothly/easily thru unrestricted ROM
flexibility
active MUSCLE contrx moves body segment
dynamic movement
degree to which a jt can bee moved with assistance
passive motion
adaptive musc tendon unit/ST shortening surrounding joint
-signif resistance to pass/active stretch/ROM
contracture
sensory organ near muscle tendon jxns of musc fibers that monitor changes in tension of musc tendon unit
GTO
tissue taken to end of its ROM w/ gentle stretch, will have complete recovery to orig size/shape
ELASTIC range/linear phase
pt beyond which tissue doesnt return
elastic LIMIT
beyond elastic limit, extending to rupture; perm deform when stress is released from tissue
PLASTIC range
as a load is applied for an extended time, the tissue elongates and creates perm deform
-is time dependent, POSSIBLE complete recovery over time
creep
indications for stretching - 5
limited ROM
restricted motion (deform)
musc weakness/shortening of opposing tissues
injury prevention
prior to/after exercise to minimize soreness
contraindications to stretching
bony block limits motion recent frx acute inflam infx sharp acute pain w/ jt movem hematoma/tissue trauma hypermobil
if a joint is hypermobile, where should you adjust
above/below jt
static cyclic/intermitant ballistic pnf manual mechanical self passive/active ---all types of
stretches
5 things to do adjunct to stretches
relaxation tech heat massage biofeedback joint trx/oscillation
