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Why are adequate levels of flexibility needed?
Why are adequate levels of flexibility needed?
- For better agility and speed
- To improve muscular strength
- For maintenance of functional independence (correct)
- To reduce cardiovascular risk
Why have flexibility tests been included in most health-related fitness batteries?
Why have flexibility tests been included in most health-related fitness batteries?
- Due to the association with musculoskeletal injuries and low back pain (correct)
- To assess muscular strength
- To evaluate agility and speed
- To measure cardiovascular endurance
What does flexibility research suggest about hypermobility and injury risk?
What does flexibility research suggest about hypermobility and injury risk?
- Individuals with hypermobility are at higher risk for musculoskeletal injuries (correct)
- Hypermobility decreases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries
- Hypermobility has no impact on injury risk
- There is insufficient research on hypermobility and injury risk
What does flexibility research fail to support regarding low back pain?
What does flexibility research fail to support regarding low back pain?
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What is the status of flexibility research in relation to its importance to health-related fitness?
What is the status of flexibility research in relation to its importance to health-related fitness?
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