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9 Cards in this Set
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Stretching a muscle too much can cause injury called |
Stress strain curve |
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7 types we should not stretch |
Early in soft tissue healing stage Recent fractures Infection Heamatoma Surgical repairs Not beyond end feel empty or bony block Non compliance |
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What are the proprioceptors/ mechanoreceptors relating to flexibility are |
Muscle spindle Golgi tendon organ Pacinian corpuscle |
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What are the different types of stretching |
Manual stretching - done by therapist Mechanical stretching serial splinting casting Self stretching body weight assisted accessories |
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What are the two types of stretching |
Static Dynamic |
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Describe dynamic stretching |
Fast high velocity motor control function Repetitive progressive Sportspeople End stage of rehab |
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Describe static stretching |
Slow controlled postural awareness 30secs All stages of rehab All patient types |
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The stretch shortening cycle is referred to as |
Plyometrics |
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Describe the stretch shortening cycle |
Is three parts eccentric stretch followed by amortisation Eccentric stretch - amortisation followed by concentric stretch |
