Stretching & ROM Flashcards
contraindications to ROM
motion is disruptive of healing
pt’s response or condition is life threaten
contraindications for stretching
bony block
non-union fracture
acute inflammation or infection
sharp or acute pain with elongation
hematoma or tissue trauma
hypermobility
hypomobility provides stability or NM control
muscle spindles are ____ and use ____ fibers
faciliatory
afferent 1a
GTOs are ___ and use ___ fibers
inhibitory
efferent 1b
where on the stress strain curve is there no stress or stretch?
toe region
where on the stress strain curve can the tissue retain to its original state?
elastic range
where on the stress strain curve does the tissue have permanent changes?
plastic range
where is ultimate strength on stress strain curve?
necking
where is there straightening of the collagen fibrils on the stress strain curve?
toe region
what composes connective tissue?
collagen fibers
elastin fibers
reticulin fibers (type III collagen)
ground substance
scars have in increase in _____ and _____ connective tissue components
collagen and reticulin
what is the term for load applied for extended time to elongate tissue (plastic change)?
creep
what is the term for load applied for extended time with tissue at CONSTANT length?
stress-relaxation
what is the term for a small load applied consistently?
cyclic loading and connective tissue fatigue
tissue ____ with a constant load induces a permanent/plastic change
creep
