Flexibility and Stretching Vocabulary

Flexibility in the context of joint movement is defined as:

• The ability to move joints through their full range of motion

• The strength of muscles around a joint

• The endurance of muscles during movement

• The speed of joint movement

Range of Motion refers to?

• The extent of movement possible in a joint

• The strength of a joint

• The flexibility of muscles

• The endurance of a joint

What is Subluxation in relation to a joint?

• A complete dislocation of a joint

• A partial dislocation of a joint

• Inflammation of a joint

• A fracture near a joint

Stretching is defined in terms of joint movement as:

• The ability to move a joint through its full range of motion

• The ability to hold a joint in a fixed position

• The ability to move a joint with maximum speed

• The ability to move a joint with maximum strength

Elastic Elongation in soft tissue is:

• The ability of soft tissue to return to its original length after being stretched

• The permanent lengthening of soft tissue after being stretched

• The ability of soft tissue to contract and shorten

• The resistance of soft tissue to being stretched

Plastic Elongation in the context of soft tissue refers to:

• The ability of soft tissue to return to its original shape after being stretched

• The permanent deformation of soft tissue after being stretched

• The temporary increase in length of soft tissue during stretching

• The ability of soft tissue to resist stretching forces

What are Static Stretching exercises?

• Exercises that involve holding a stretch for a period of time without movement.

• Exercises that involve rapid and bouncing movements.

• Exercises that are performed with the help of a partner.

• Exercises that focus on building muscle strength.

Active static stretch is a type of stretching where:

• the muscle is stretched and held in position by the contraction of the opposing muscle.

• the muscle is stretched and held in position by an external force.

• the muscle is stretched and held in position without any muscle contraction.

• the muscle is stretched and held in position by bouncing movements.

Passive static stretch is:

• A type of stretch where you hold a position with the help of an external force.

• A type of stretch performed with quick, bouncing movements.

• A stretch that involves active movement and muscle engagement.

• A stretch that is done only with the help of a partner.

How is Ballistic stretching performed?

• By holding a stretch for a prolonged period

• By using quick, bouncing movements to push the body beyond its normal range of motion

• By slowly stretching the muscle to its farthest point and holding the position

• By contracting the muscle before stretching it