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What is one of the choices mentioned for performing stretches?
What is one of the choices mentioned for performing stretches?
- Three reps held for 10-20 seconds each
- Ten reps held for 2-3 seconds each
- Pin and stretching technique (correct)
- Static and dynamic stretching
What are two types of stretching techniques that use neurologic reflexes?
What are two types of stretching techniques that use neurologic reflexes?
- Contract relax (CR) and agonist contract (AC) stretching (correct)
- Static and dynamic stretching
- Pin and stretching technique
- Three reps held for 10-20 seconds each
When should stretching be done according to the text?
When should stretching be done according to the text?
- Only before strengthening exercises
- Before and after strengthening exercises (correct)
- Only after strengthening exercises
- Never specified in the text
How many questions are posed by the text to understand stretching?
How many questions are posed by the text to understand stretching?
What is the purpose of stretching?
What is the purpose of stretching?
When performing a stretch, what is the term used to describe the tissue that is intended to be stretched?
When performing a stretch, what is the term used to describe the tissue that is intended to be stretched?
What happens if the stretch is effective?
What happens if the stretch is effective?
What does passive tension in a tissue result from?
What does passive tension in a tissue result from?
Active tension in a muscle results from the contracting of which elements?
Active tension in a muscle results from the contracting of which elements?
What type of tissue can exhibit increased active tension besides muscles?
What type of tissue can exhibit increased active tension besides muscles?
How can you reason out the stretch for a ligament or region of a joint capsule if it's not a muscle?
How can you reason out the stretch for a ligament or region of a joint capsule if it's not a muscle?
What does a shortened and contracted tissue resist?
What does a shortened and contracted tissue resist?
How does shortened and contracted soft tissues limit mobility?
How does shortened and contracted soft tissues limit mobility?
What is described as the resistance to stretch in a tissue?
What is described as the resistance to stretch in a tissue?
What type of motion is needed to stretch ligaments and capsular joint fibers arranged horizontally in the transverse plane?
What type of motion is needed to stretch ligaments and capsular joint fibers arranged horizontally in the transverse plane?
If a muscle has multiple actions, what should be considered for an optimal stretch?
If a muscle has multiple actions, what should be considered for an optimal stretch?
For the right upper trapezius muscle with actions of extension, right lateral flexion, and left rotation, what type of motions are needed to stretch it?
For the right upper trapezius muscle with actions of extension, right lateral flexion, and left rotation, what type of motions are needed to stretch it?
What should be avoided during the stretch of the right upper trapezius to ensure proper tension?
What should be avoided during the stretch of the right upper trapezius to ensure proper tension?
What is important to remember when stretching a target muscle?
What is important to remember when stretching a target muscle?
How can one isolate a single target muscle for stretching from a functional group of muscles?
How can one isolate a single target muscle for stretching from a functional group of muscles?
Which motion would slacken hip flexor muscles that are also adductors during stretching?
Which motion would slacken hip flexor muscles that are also adductors during stretching?
What limits flexion of the thigh at the hip joint if tissues on one side are tight?
What limits flexion of the thigh at the hip joint if tissues on one side are tight?
"How do we figure out what position to put the client's body in for an effective muscle stretch?" - What is the main question addressed in this part of the text?
"How do we figure out what position to put the client's body in for an effective muscle stretch?" - What is the main question addressed in this part of the text?
How can you figure out a stretch for a muscle?
How can you figure out a stretch for a muscle?
What is the principle to remember when stretching a muscle based on its actions?
What is the principle to remember when stretching a muscle based on its actions?
What should be done to stretch a muscle that laterally rotates a joint?
What should be done to stretch a muscle that laterally rotates a joint?
Why is it important to extend the knee joint when stretching the sartorius?
Why is it important to extend the knee joint when stretching the sartorius?
What happens when lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint is added to a stretch?
What happens when lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint is added to a stretch?
Why is isolating the stretch to just one muscle of a functional group difficult?
Why is isolating the stretch to just one muscle of a functional group difficult?
What is one reason why isolating stretches can be challenging?
What is one reason why isolating stretches can be challenging?
Why is contract relax stretching also known as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching?
Why is contract relax stretching also known as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching?
What reflex is utilized in the contract relax stretching technique to facilitate the stretch of the target muscle?
What reflex is utilized in the contract relax stretching technique to facilitate the stretch of the target muscle?
What happens immediately after the client isometrically contracts the target muscle during CR stretching?
What happens immediately after the client isometrically contracts the target muscle during CR stretching?
Why is it recommended to warm the target tissues before stretching?
Why is it recommended to warm the target tissues before stretching?
Which method is suggested in the text as the most effective way to warm the target tissues before stretching?
Which method is suggested in the text as the most effective way to warm the target tissues before stretching?
What is the classic technique of stretching mentioned in the text?
What is the classic technique of stretching mentioned in the text?
How long is the traditional time recommendation to hold a static stretch?
How long is the traditional time recommendation to hold a static stretch?
What is the alternative to static stretching discussed in the text?
What is the alternative to static stretching discussed in the text?
Why is dynamic stretching considered beneficial according to the text?
Why is dynamic stretching considered beneficial according to the text?
What is an important consideration when performing dynamic stretching?
What is an important consideration when performing dynamic stretching?
What should be performed before dynamic stretching if the exercise involves added resistance?
What should be performed before dynamic stretching if the exercise involves added resistance?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to warm target tissues before stretching?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to warm target tissues before stretching?
What is the key difference between static and dynamic stretching?
What is the key difference between static and dynamic stretching?
Why should joint motions be done in a careful manner during dynamic stretching?
Why should joint motions be done in a careful manner during dynamic stretching?
What should be added to dynamic stretching after full ranges of motion are achieved if there will be added resistance during exercise?
What should be added to dynamic stretching after full ranges of motion are achieved if there will be added resistance during exercise?
What is the advantage of dynamic stretching as an exercise warmup?
What is the advantage of dynamic stretching as an exercise warmup?
When is static stretching recommended according to the text?
When is static stretching recommended according to the text?
What characterizes the pin and stretch technique?
What characterizes the pin and stretch technique?
Why are more sources recommending a dynamic manner for static stretching?
Why are more sources recommending a dynamic manner for static stretching?
What do dynamic stretches help achieve?
What do dynamic stretches help achieve?
Which type of stretching involves holding a stretch for a short duration followed by repetitions?
Which type of stretching involves holding a stretch for a short duration followed by repetitions?
What is the primary purpose of the pin and stretch technique?
What is the primary purpose of the pin and stretch technique?
Why is it important to warm up tissues before static stretching?
Why is it important to warm up tissues before static stretching?
How does dynamic stretching differ from static stretching?
How does dynamic stretching differ from static stretching?
Why is dynamic stretching recommended before engaging in physical exercise?
Why is dynamic stretching recommended before engaging in physical exercise?
What should be the focus when using the pin and stretch technique in stretching?
What should be the focus when using the pin and stretch technique in stretching?
Which aspect of tissues is primarily influenced by dynamic stretching?
Which aspect of tissues is primarily influenced by dynamic stretching?
What is a key factor in determining how to fine-tune a stretch to isolate a target muscle?
What is a key factor in determining how to fine-tune a stretch to isolate a target muscle?
Why should stretching never hurt?
Why should stretching never hurt?
What is the main distinction between 'good pain' and 'true pain' during stretching according to the text?
What is the main distinction between 'good pain' and 'true pain' during stretching according to the text?
When should stretching be done for maximum effectiveness?
When should stretching be done for maximum effectiveness?
Why does the text discourage stretching cold tissues before a workout?
Why does the text discourage stretching cold tissues before a workout?
What is the recommended approach if clients often describe a stretch as being painful?
What is the recommended approach if clients often describe a stretch as being painful?
What effect does forcing a stretch have according to the text?
What effect does forcing a stretch have according to the text?
Why does the text recommend slowing down and being gentle when stretching clients?
Why does the text recommend slowing down and being gentle when stretching clients?
What is a detrimental outcome of imprudent stretching according to the text?
What is a detrimental outcome of imprudent stretching according to the text?
Why is it suggested to apply heat before stretching soft tissues according to BOX 6-6 in the text?
Why is it suggested to apply heat before stretching soft tissues according to BOX 6-6 in the text?
What type of stretching can be done before an exercise regimen when tissues are cold?
What type of stretching can be done before an exercise regimen when tissues are cold?
What does BOX 6-7 in the text caution against regarding static stretching?
What does BOX 6-7 in the text caution against regarding static stretching?
What is the problem with allowing a stretch's tension line to cover a large region of the client's body?
What is the problem with allowing a stretch's tension line to cover a large region of the client's body?
In Figure 6-6 A, what part of the client's body is being stretched from the therapist's right hand to the left hand?
In Figure 6-6 A, what part of the client's body is being stretched from the therapist's right hand to the left hand?
Why might a very tight muscle within a line of tension limit the effectiveness of a stretch?
Why might a very tight muscle within a line of tension limit the effectiveness of a stretch?
What does pin and stretch technique aim to achieve?
What does pin and stretch technique aim to achieve?
What is the purpose of pinning the client's lower rib cage during stretching?
What is the purpose of pinning the client's lower rib cage during stretching?
When pinning the client at the iliac crest, what is the specific target of the stretch?
When pinning the client at the iliac crest, what is the specific target of the stretch?
What do advanced stretching techniques like contract relax (CR) and agonist contract (AC) aim to utilize for stretching?
What do advanced stretching techniques like contract relax (CR) and agonist contract (AC) aim to utilize for stretching?
How does contract relax (CR) differ from agonist contract (AC)?
How does contract relax (CR) differ from agonist contract (AC)?
What does pin and stretch technique accomplish by focusing and directing force during stretching?
What does pin and stretch technique accomplish by focusing and directing force during stretching?
Why is it important to narrow down the focus of a stretch using techniques like pin and stretch?
Why is it important to narrow down the focus of a stretch using techniques like pin and stretch?
What is one possible outcome if a different muscle limits a targeted muscle's stretch due to tightness?
What is one possible outcome if a different muscle limits a targeted muscle's stretch due to tightness?