Exam 5: Improving Flexibility

Ligaments are one of the contributors to limiting range of motion in a joint.

Explain the benefits of increased flexibility.

________ are specialized receptors in muscles and tendons that provide feedback to the brain about body position.

Which of the following are determinants of the range of motion of a given joint?

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation refers to a method of stretching that utilizes a passive stretch performed by a partner.

Describe considerations necessary to prevent injury in a stretching program.

Two forms of evaluating flexibility are the shoulder flexibility test and the ________ test.

A slow stretch combined with alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles is called ________ stretching.

Golgi tendon organs are

Strength and flexibility exercises can, over time, improve poor posture and prevent joint damage.

The four groups of muscles that contribute to proper posture to avoid low back pain are the abdominal muscles, hamstrings, lower back muscles, and the ________ muscles.

Tendons are one of the contributors to limiting range of motion in a joint.

Research has shown that a regular yoga practice can improve ________ in healthy young adults.

Men are affected by low back pain more than women.

Which of the following would be considered a benefit of increased flexibility?

Ligaments are altered to improve flexibility in a program of regular stretching.

Which of the following is considered an unsafe exercise that might cause injury?

List the anatomical factors that limit range of motion in a joint, and specify those that can be altered with a program of stretching.

Although low back pain is very common in the United States, its high incidence has no effect on the economy.

Approximately what percentage of Americans will be disabled by low back pain in their lifetime?