Stretching

Flexibility of a joint can be affected by...

• Injury

• Biomechanics

• Overuse

• All of the above

The type of stretch that is held at end range is called

• Dynamic

• Static

• PNF

• Ballistic

Static stretching should be carried out in a warm up

• True

• False

An uncontrolled, erratic and jerky movement at a muscles limit is what type of stretching?

• Dynamic

• Static

• PNF

• Ballistic

The Golgi Tendon Organ is responsible for...

• Stretching a muscle

• Sensing change in muscle tension

• Stabilising a joint

• Sensing change in muscle length

Golgi Tendon Organs and Muscle Spindles are types of proprioceptors

• True

• False

Which structure is responsible for detecting change in muscle length?

• Golgi Tendon Organ

• Ligament

• Muscle Spindle

• Muscle

Reciprocal inhibition causes

• Antagonist relaxation

• Agonist contraction

• Antagonist contraction

• Agonist relaxation

A contraindication to stretching is...

• Overweight patient

• 3rd trimester of pregnancy

• Hypermobility

• All of the above