Week 14 Flashcards
What is core strengthening?
allow movement, carry loads and protect the spinal cord and nerve roots “stability” is required
What is often more important than strength?
Endurance
How do you find neutral spine?
Have client in quadruped, all 4 position
Extend the spine down and flex the spine back up and do many time before asking client to find what feels comfortable, strong, stable, and neutral for them
easiest on the passive structures and easiest to isolate
What are the big 3 stabilization exercises?
1) McGill curl-up
2) side bridge
3) bird-dog
What are afew risks when completing an exercise program?
1) Pain or discomfort
2) Risk of falls
3) Dizzyness + lightheadedness
What is the purpose of flexibility training?
1) Increase ROM
2) Increase muscle extensibility/get muscle joints moving
3) Help with pain
When should you use dynamic stretch vs static stretch?
Dynamic: before activity/warm up
Static: part of cool down, reduced muscle strain
How long should a patient be holding a stretch if they are under 65?
30-60 seconds
–> muscle fibers fire quicker than people over 65+
Where should you feel pec major and pec minor stretch?
should feel under collar bone
Why is maintaining proper knee alignment important?
Proper alignment is important for balance and normal function of the knee joint.
In a properly aligned and balanced knee, the body’s weight is transferred through the center of the joint.
Teach a patient about their core muscles
Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony.
This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you’re on the playing field or doing regular activities
Teach a patient about poor posture
Good posture is important to balance: by standing up straight, you center your weight over your feet.
This also helps you maintain correct form while exercising, reducing the strain on your muscles and joints which, results in fewer injuries and greater gains
