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theatre movement flexibility test

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flexibility
The range of motion (ROM) available in a specific articulation
benefits of flexibility
Reduction in incidence of injury Ability to perform physical skills at a maximum capacity Improved posture and symmetry Relief of muscular soreness Relaxation of stress Enhancement of body awareness
elastic
temporary stretch
plastic
permanent stretch
flexibility programs
are long term Are specific to the individual Are specific to the sport Achieve either temporary (elastic) stretch or permanent (plastic) stretch
optimum flexibility
Is not synonymous with maximum stretch Is appropriate stretch combined with strength Varies the individual and the activity Allows for a full Range Of Motion (ROM) at a particular joint Is achieved through muscular stretching in a healthy joint
fascicule
composed of individual muscle fibers
true or false joints vary in the amount and type of movement allowed
true
true or false connective tissies are not considered flexible
true
within the type of movement allowed by the joint, the range of motion is determined by what
the muscles
muscles work in
pairs
ballistic
bouncing or motion at the point of stretch
static
holding a stretched position
PNF
relax and hold technique
elastic stretch
temporary
high force
short duration
cold
plastic stretch
permanent
low force
long duration
high temperature
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