I completed Lab 10A to determine my current flexibility and my flexibility needs. I scored low to marginal zone on most of the flexibility tests. These tests indicate that my flexibility needs some significant improvements. One way I could improve my flexibility is by doing stretching exercises daily or at least a few days a week.
I completed Lab 10B by doing at least three to four stretching exercising daily this week. I do feel that I will use stretching exercise as part of my lifetime physical activity plan. The lateral trunk stretch, trunk twist, spine twist, and back scratcher where the stretching exercises I found most beneficial and are the ones I would continue to do. The forearm stretch and arm pretzel are two of the stretching exercise I would not continue; I did not find them very beneficial for me. …show more content…
I am high risk for neck and back problems which does not surprise cause I have struggled with back issues since my teenage years due to my weight. Then in 2008 I had a car accident and suffered from a T12 burst fracture; I wore a turtle shell back brace for six weeks. One of the few intervention for chronic low back pain that has consistently been proven to reduce pain and improve function is exercise (Stilwell & Harman, 2017). So, regular exercise should help relieve my back pain and prevent any further back and neck problems.
I completed Lab 11B, my current posture is fair. Most of my deviations are moderate to severe. My lordosis and hyperextended knees are severe. Forward head, rounded shoulders, and abdominal ptosis are moderate. My posture rating is not good due to not practicing correct posture when sitting or standing. A variety of health problems can be blamed on poor posture (C. Corbin, G. Welk, W. Corbin, & K. Welk, 2013). From now on I will try to be more cautious of my posture when sitting or standing.
References
Corbin, C. B., Welk, G., Corbin, W., & Welk,
I completed Lab 10B by doing at least three to four stretching exercising daily this week. I do feel that I will use stretching exercise as part of my lifetime physical activity plan. The lateral trunk stretch, trunk twist, spine twist, and back scratcher where the stretching exercises I found most beneficial and are the ones I would continue to do. The forearm stretch and arm pretzel are two of the stretching exercise I would not continue; I did not find them very beneficial for me. …show more content…
I am high risk for neck and back problems which does not surprise cause I have struggled with back issues since my teenage years due to my weight. Then in 2008 I had a car accident and suffered from a T12 burst fracture; I wore a turtle shell back brace for six weeks. One of the few intervention for chronic low back pain that has consistently been proven to reduce pain and improve function is exercise (Stilwell & Harman, 2017). So, regular exercise should help relieve my back pain and prevent any further back and neck problems.
I completed Lab 11B, my current posture is fair. Most of my deviations are moderate to severe. My lordosis and hyperextended knees are severe. Forward head, rounded shoulders, and abdominal ptosis are moderate. My posture rating is not good due to not practicing correct posture when sitting or standing. A variety of health problems can be blamed on poor posture (C. Corbin, G. Welk, W. Corbin, & K. Welk, 2013). From now on I will try to be more cautious of my posture when sitting or standing.
References
Corbin, C. B., Welk, G., Corbin, W., & Welk,