Exam 5: Improving Flexibility

The ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion is referred to as

Which of the following offers the best relief of a muscle cramp?

Describe the recommended frequency, intensity, and duration of stretching to improve flexibility.

Special muscle receptors that sense stretch are referred to as

The sit-and-reach test is used to evaluate flexibility in older adults or persons with injuries or disabilities.

The hamstring muscles exert a downward pull on the pelvis.

Flexion of the hip should be avoided because of the excess pressure caused in the abdominal area.

A stretch reflex occurs when a muscle is suddenly stretched, causing stimulation of muscle spindles.

Cartilage is altered to improve flexibility in a program of regular stretching.

Which of the following would be a good exercise to improve poor hamstring flexibility?

Define a muscle spindle, and explain its importance in muscle function.

The purpose of stretching is to stretch

Ballistic stretches are recommended over other types of stretches because of the safety and validity of this method.

Prevention of low back pain is a benefit of increased flexibility.

The condition of which of the following does not play a role in low back pain?

Discuss the pros and cons of the three types of stretching techniques.

Which of the following is altered in a program to increase flexibility?

The range of motion of most joints can decline with disuse.

Increased joint mobility is a benefit of increased flexibility.

Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further movement is limited and holding that position for a fixed period of time is referred to as