PEP 300

APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

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8. Which factor do we have the greatest ability to influence in order to increase ROM?
9. In which position will you be able to achieve greatest hip extension - with the knee flexed or extended?  Why?
10. Why is it important to measure joint range of motion with the same procedure every time?

 

 

16. List and explain the primary and secondary factors that influence joint mobility and stability.
17. List the multi-joint muscles in the body, and identify/provide examples of active and passive insufficiency in human movement.
18. Provide or identify examples in human movement of how the stretch reflex or the tendon reflex facilitates joint mobility or stability.
19. List and explain the benefits of flexibility programs.
20. For each of the techniques used to improve joint flexibility, describe the technique, provide examples of the technique, explain the scientific principles underlying the technique, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the technique.
21. List and discuss the general principles that should be followed when prescribing a flexibility program. Provide a scientific rationale for each of the principles.
22. Identify unsafe stretching exercises and provide a scientific explanation for why these exercises are unsafe.