Types of contractions Flashcards
1
Q
Concentric
A
Shortening
2
Q
Eccentric
A
Lengthening
3
Q
Isometric
A
Same length
4
Q
Isotonic
A
Shortens or lengthens while resisting a constant load
5
Q
Isokinetic
A
When tension developed by muscles (shortening or lengthening) at a constant speed is maximal over full ROM
6
Q
McGill Pain questionarre
A
- Marks on a drawing to indicate area and type of pain
- chooses a word to describe pain from each of 20 categories
- Describes pattern- what makes better/worse
- Pain rating 0-5
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