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stretching indication, precautions, techniques, etc..

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stretch function   to increase ROM and mobility around a joint or series of joints  
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stretch   elongate structure around joint  
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mobility   ability to be moved  
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flexibility   move through unrestricted pain free ROM  
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hypomobility   restricted motion caused by adaptive shortening  
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adaptive shortening   prolonged immob, sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, muscle imbalance, weakness assiciated with muscle disorder, inflamation, pain, deformities  
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contractures   adaptive shortening that results in resistance to stretch, limitation in ROM and decreased functional ability (designated by action of shortened muscle)  
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myostatic contracture   shortening of muscle without pathology  
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pseudomyostatic   apparent contracture, spacticity, muscle guarding  
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arthogenic/periarticular   intra-articular pathology ie capsular restriction  
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fibrotic   fiberous changes to soft tissue (scar tissue)  
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indications for use of stretching   limited ROM due to adhesions, contractures, scar tissue formation/preventable structural deformities/Muscle shortening due to weakness/fitness program designed to prevent injury/ Before and after vigorous exercise to minimize post exercise muscle soreness  
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contraindications for use of stretching   bony block,recent fracture,acute inflammtion/infection,acute pain w/joint movement or muscle elongation, hematoma, hypermobility,if shortened tissues are "functinal", if shortened tissues provide joint stability in lieu of normal structures or control  
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precautions   don't force beyond normal ROM (and normal ROM varies!), osteoporosis, long period of immobilization, age, prolonged steroid use, newly united fractures, edema, overstretching weak muscles  
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stretch reflex   muscle spindle - golgi tendon organ  
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muscle spindle belly of muscle   reports velocity and changes in lenght of muscle to brain facilitates reflexive contraction to protect from injury  
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golgi tendon organ   senses change in tension a muscle tendon junction inhibits motor neuron activity (relax tells motor nerve to shut down so no contraction)  
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stress strain curve   visual representation of what happens to soft tissues under a stress (toe, elastic range, plastic range, neck, failure)  
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alignment   positioning of the body or segment to ensure stretch is applied to appropriate muscle group  
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stabilization   fixing one end of the segment  
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intensity   how much force is used (low load optimal lengthening)  
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duration   amount of time stretch force is applied  
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long   static or prolonged 30 second is avg  
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static progressive   lengthen, muscle gives lengthen more  
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short   cycles- slow repeated low intensity and ballistic- bouncing rapid forceful high intensity (bad)  
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speed   slow and sustained force applied gradually  
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frequency   number of sessions per day or week  
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mode   manual, self, mechanical, neuromuscular inhibition  
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mechanical   use tool or device  
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Faciliation (PNF)   Hold-relax (HR) or contract-relax (CR); Agonist contraction (AC); Hold-relax with agonist contraction (HR-AC)  
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HR hold relax   the tight muscle (antatgonist) is lengthened isometrically contracts (5 second) followed by period of relaxation and passive elongation  
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CR contract relax   the tight muscle (antagonist) is lengthened concentrically contracts through out the ROM followed by a period of relaxation and passive elongation  
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HR-AC   HR technique followed by AC tech  
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self stretch   pt. carries out independently after careful instruction  
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manual stretch   therapist applies external force to move involved body segment slightly beyond the point of tissue resistance and available ROM  
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AC agonist contraction   pt. concentrically contracts (shortens) muscle opposite the range limiting muscle then holds the end-of-range position for several seconds  
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static   soft tissues are elongated just past point of tissue resistance and held in lengthened position w/sustained stretch for 30-60 sec.  
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cyclic   short duration stretch force repeatedly but gradually applied, released, reapplied...with stretches held between 5-10 sec.  
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ballistic   rapid,forceful intermittent high-speed and high-intensity stretch by the use of quick bouncing movements  
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What is the difference between 'stretching' and 'ROM'?   Stretching takes soft tissue beyond their available length to INICREASE ROM. ROM exercises stay within the limits of tissue extensibility to MAINTAIN available length.  
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"Ideal" stretch   low load and prolonged  
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