Week 4 - Flexibility Flashcards
1
Q
Flexibility
A
the capacity of a joint to move and be compliant
2
Q
Mobility
A
Flexibility in a functional manner
3
Q
Range of motion
A
A joint that moves through an arch of motion
4
Q
Stiffness in a mechanical sense
A
The force needed to deform an object
5
Q
Stiffness in a pathological sense
A
maladaptive changes after surgery/illness (lose of mobility, fibrous tissue, the difference in stretch tolerances)
6
Q
What type of neural system does flexibility illicit?
A
Parasympathetic
7
Q
What is it called when the blood flow is altered during stretching?
A
Haemodynamic
8
Q
What are the 3 main types of stretching?
A
Static, isometric and dynamic
9
Q
To enhance flexibility, how many times a week should you train?
A
5
10
Q
To enhance flexibility, what type and time should you do?
A
Static and for 5 mins per muscle group
