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Static Stretching
Most common stretching technique
-Extending the targeted muscle group to its max point and holding it for 30 sec
or more. 2 Forms:
-Active- Added force is applied by the individual
-Passive- Added force is applied by an external force
Dynamic Stretching
-Continuous movement patterns that mimic the exercise or sport to be performed.
-Purpose is to improve flexibility for a given sport or activity
Ballistic Stretching
-Used for athletic drills
-Repeated bouncing movement to stretch targeted muscle group.
-Triggers stretch reflex and may increase risk for injury
-Safe if done from low to high-velocity and followed by static stretching
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Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
-Held only 2 seconds at a time.
-Several sets with specific # of reps and gradually increase resistance by a few
degrees each rep
Myofascial Release
-Uses a foam roller (or something similar)
-Relieves tension and improves flexibility in the FASCIA (system of connective
tissues that covers the whole body) and underlying muscle. -Small continuous
back-and-forth movements
-Over an area of 2-6 in. for 30-60 sec
-Amount of pressure is determined by client's pain tolerance
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
-Use of AUTOGENIC and RECIPROCAL inhibition
-3 forms:
-Hold-Relax
-Contract-Relax
-Hold-Relax with agonist contraction
Hold-Relax PNF
1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Hold and resist applied force, causing isometric contraction in the
target muscle group, for 6 secs
3) Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
4) Greater stretch in final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
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Contract-Relax PNF
1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Trainer applies resistance, counteracting client's force of concentric
contraction of target muscle group, w/out completely restricting joint
through its ROM.
3) Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
4) Greater stretch during final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction PNF
1) Relax muscle group and passively stretch.
2) Concentrically contract opposing muscle group (of muscle group that's
targeted); hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
3) Greater stretch during final phase due to RECIPROCAL and AUTOGENIC
inhibition
Health Risk Appraisal
-A screening that addresses:
-signs and symptoms of disease
-risk factors
-family history
-Info can help ID the presence of CVD, Pulmonary, or other diseases.
PAR-Q
-Brief, self-administered medical questionnaire
-Safe pre-exercise screening measure for low-to-moderate (but not vigorous)
exercise training
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ACSM Risk Stratification
-More comprehensive risk-factoring process
-Determined by # of points.
- 1 or less is LOW-RISK
- > or =2 is MEDIUM RISK
- Being symptomatic or having known disease is HIGH RISK
Suggestions for Low-Risk Individuals
-Medical exam or Doctor supervision is not necessary
-
Suggestions for Moderate-Risk Individuals
-Medical exam is not necessary for moderate exercise but is recommended for
vigorous exercise.
-No doctor supervision necessary for submaximal test but is recommended for
maximal test.
Kinetic Chain
-Combination of several successively arranged joints making a complex motor
unit.
-Either open or closed.
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Static Stretching
Most common stretching technique
-Extending the targeted muscle group to its max point and holding it for 30 sec
or more. 2 Forms:
-Active- Added force is applied by the individual
-Passive- Added force is applied by an external force
Dynamic Stretching
-Continuous movement patterns that mimic the exercise or sport to be performed.
-Purpose is to improve flexibility for a given sport or activity
Ballistic Stretching
-Used for athletic drills
-Repeated bouncing movement to stretch targeted muscle group.
-Triggers stretch reflex and may increase risk for injury
-Safe if done from low to high-velocity and followed by static stretching
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Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
-Held only 2 seconds at a time.
-Several sets with specific # of reps and gradually increase resistance by a few
degrees each rep
Myofascial Release
-Uses a foam roller (or something similar)
-Relieves tension and improves flexibility in the FASCIA (system of connective
tissues that covers the whole body) and underlying muscle. -Small continuous
back-and-forth movements
-Over an area of 2-6 in. for 30-60 sec
-Amount of pressure is determined by client's pain tolerance
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
-Use of AUTOGENIC and RECIPROCAL inhibition
-3 forms:
-Hold-Relax
-Contract-Relax
-Hold-Relax with agonist contraction
Hold-Relax PNF
1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Hold and resist applied force, causing isometric contraction in the
target muscle group, for 6 secs
3) Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
4) Greater stretch in final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
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Contract-Relax PNF
1) Passive 10-sec pre-stretch
2) Trainer applies resistance, counteracting client's force of concentric
contraction of target muscle group, w/out completely restricting joint
through its ROM.
3) Relax muscle group and passively stretch; hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
4) Greater stretch during final phase due to AUTOGENIC inhibition
Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction PNF
1) Relax muscle group and passively stretch.
2) Concentrically contract opposing muscle group (of muscle group that's
targeted); hold for 30 sec to increase ROM
3) Greater stretch during final phase due to RECIPROCAL and AUTOGENIC
inhibition
Health Risk Appraisal
-A screening that addresses:
-signs and symptoms of disease
-risk factors
-family history
-Info can help ID the presence of CVD, Pulmonary, or other diseases.
PAR-Q
-Brief, self-administered medical questionnaire
-Safe pre-exercise screening measure for low-to-moderate (but not vigorous)
exercise training
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ACSM Risk Stratification
-More comprehensive risk-factoring process
-Determined by # of points.
- 1 or less is LOW-RISK
- > or =2 is MEDIUM RISK
- Being symptomatic or having known disease is HIGH RISK
Suggestions for Low-Risk Individuals
-Medical exam or Doctor supervision is not necessary
-
Suggestions for Moderate-Risk Individuals
-Medical exam is not necessary for moderate exercise but is recommended for
vigorous exercise.
-No doctor supervision necessary for submaximal test but is recommended for
maximal test.
Kinetic Chain
-Combination of several successively arranged joints making a complex motor
unit.
-Either open or closed.
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