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| Ability to move joints through a full range of motion (ROM). |
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| Amount of movement in a joint |
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| Additional force needed to stretch muscles |
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| You can increase your intensity by stretching farther as you gain flexibility, length of time held, or the number of reps. |
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| Only the specific muscles at specific joints improve. You must stretch all/each muscle that you want to improve flexibility |
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| Stretching through movement using the range of motion you presently have. |
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| (no movement) stretch as far as you can without pain, until you feel a sense of a slight pulling or tension, then hold. |
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| Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) |
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| Stretching – stretch, relax, stretch, Used by many physical + occupational therapists, Can lead to increased range of motion due to use of proprioceptors (nerves that send signals regarding changes in body position) |
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React to changes in length.
(Proprioceptors) |
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React to changes in tension.
(Proprioceptor) |
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| A series of quick but gentle bouncing or bobbing motions. Similar to dynamic stretching. Important to keep bouncing light/gentle. |
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Start with a general warm-up (Elevate H.R)
Do not overstretch, or stretch joints that are hyper-mobile, unstable, or swollen
Stretch until you feel discomfort, not pain. |
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| Lengthens life, controls your weight, strengthens heart, blood vessels are healthier, and reduces risks of hypokinetic disease |
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Cardio~Heart Vascular~Blood vessels+blood
Pumps blood to muscles |
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Lungs+air passages
Brings oxygen into the lungs |
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| Activity that is steady + elevates the heart rate. Supplying all the oxygen the muscles need. |
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| Activity so intense that you cannot supply adequate oxygen to sustain for a long time. |
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| Radial-Wrist Carotid-neck |
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