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    Flexion Case Study

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    Her hip and knee however don’t move through much range meaning they do not gain any momentum. 2.0 Swing phase Throughout swing phase Mrs Ogle’s hip and knee move through normal ranges. Her ankle how ever does not achieve the neutral position that it should. Due to the lack of momentum from the pre-swing phase increase muscle work from the hip flexors is essential to swing the leg through. As her ankle is in 10 of plantarflexion the swing phase finishes prematurely as her forefoot contacts the floor decreasing her step length. Mrs Ogle is exhibiting decreased dorsiflexion as a primary impairment throughout the gait cycle. The deviations from normal observed at her hip and knee are secondary to this primary impairment. It is likely that they decreased dorsiflexion is caused by tightness/contracture of the plantarflexors or a joint pathology that does not allow the ankle to move into…

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    Sample Nursing Care Plan

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    face. No erythema, lesions. Head: Head is normocephalic, atraumatic Eyes: PERRLA, sclera anicteric, no erythema, injection, discharge. VA 20/20 individually and bilaterally uncorrected. Ears: EAC clear bilaterally, TMs shiny grey, hearing is grossly intact bilaterally. Nose: Patent nares bilaterally, no discharge or sinus tenderness. Throat: Mucous membranes are moist and without signs of ulceration. Respiratory: CTA bilaterally throughout without adventitious sounds. No W/R/R.…

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    When he lifts his leg forward, it would not be as high as when he was at 24 years old. The heel strike would still be visible, but only slightly and there would be a noticeable dragging of the feet. His arms would still move in opposition to the leg, but it would just be a little and subtle movement. He might also look down quite a bit in order to gain balance and for safety reasons, such as to avoid tripping or falling. The regression of the movement observed would be due to old age and the…

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    lower back or leg pain. For proper body mechanics you must have the “load” close to your body, trunk in an upright position, and use the muscles in the leg instead of the back (Early, 2013 pg 191).Proper body mechanics for the activity of tug of war, would be to stand in a staggered squat position, with one foot out while the other is lined up with the hip. Secondly, your trunk should be upright, even while pulling on the rope the trunk should remain in an upright position. Use your leg muscles…

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    The client’s feet turned outward, and her arms fell forward slightly. She also had a little bit of a forward lean. During the single-leg squat test, she had a slight inward movement at her knees. Both tests showed that she has tight muscles in the lateral part of her legs. These tight muscle include: the soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, the adductor complex, tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis, and the short head of the biceps femoris ((NASM), 2013). She also has weak muscles on the medial part…

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    Muscles In The Human Body

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    types of muscles within the human body that aid the body with movement while a few also helps with stabilizing the bones (Allen and Harper 2014). Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth are the three types of muscular tissues found within the body (Tortora and Derrickson 2014). The heart is made out of cardiac muscle tissue and that is striated (Tortora and Derrickson 2014). The walls of the hollow organs of the human body are made with smooth muscle tissues that are non-striated (Tortora and Derrickson…

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    These exercises will help to balance out the muscles of her chest and back. By performing a ball cobra with weight, she will be able to strengthen her middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids, and rotator cuff ((NASM), 2013). The shoulder, biceps, and triceps exercises I have chosen will help her to improve her strength in this area and create a more balanced physique. These exercises include a single leg overhead press, single leg hammer curl, and a single leg press down. Again, these exercise…

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    force production dependant on muscle and sarcomere length in isolated sartorius muscle of Rhinella marina Abstract: An isolated Sartorius muscle of Rhinella marina was repeatability stimulated with electrical impulses to induce isometric contraction. Contractile forces evoked were measured with a force transducer and the relationship between force and muscle length was investigated through the modulation of sample lengths from 80%-140% of the sample resting length. The data was plotted and the…

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    Muscular System

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    Jackson Newman March 4, 2016 Advanced English-6th Hour Mrs. Meadows Muscular System The muscular system is one of the most vital system in the body because without it the human body would not be able to move or function properly. The main function of the human body is movement. When the regular body temperature drops, the body starts to shiver to maintain homeostasis. Muscle groups begin to shake, trying to create heat/warmth by expending energy. This also means that a large…

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    Title 1 INTRODUCTION The aim of the essay is to acknowledge the benefits that physical exercise has on the physiological, social, and especially on the psychological aspects of the life. It is commonly recognize that physical activity has a major impact on health (Miles, 2007). There is an innumerable amount of physiological benefits of exercise such as to combat health conditions and diseases. Regular physical activity can improve muscle strength and boost endurance during day life tasks.…

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