NASM Stretching and Flexibility

Dysfunction in which fascial net causes the back net to compensate by pulling upwards on the back of the body? - Front net How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? - They should maintain a variation of movement in all planes. How can the client create traction during a self-stretching program? - Actively lifting to expand the joint involved in the stretch. How can the fitness professional ensure they are up-to-date on all legal changes regarding licensing laws? - Consult with an attorney How does stress cause a dysfunction in the human movement system (HMS)? - The correct answer is: Stress causes an upregulation of the CNS that can negatively impact functional mobility and flexibility. How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? - Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase flexibility. How does the fascial system (FS) model add to functional efficiency within the human movement system (HMS)? - It intertwines the nervous system and muscular system, creating a mechanically sensitive and responsive communication network. How does the stretch reflex prevent injury? - Mechanoreceptors detect quick and powerful changes in tissue length and cause a contraction in the muscle. How long should the client hold an active stretch? - 1 to 2 seconds How many repetitions of an active stretch should be completed by the client? - 5 to 10 How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial dysfunction? - They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive fitness program. How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? - Daily How should the fitness professional guide the client in moving from stretch to stretch throughout the self-stretching program? - Fluidly with wave like motions and in constant motion from stretch to stretch.