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Neuromuscular efficiency The ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonists, antagonists,
synergists, and stablilzers to work synergistically to produce, reduce, and
dynamically stabilize the kinetic chain in all three planes of motion.
Posture The independent and interdependent alignment (static posture) and function
(transitional and dynamic posture) of all components of the human movement
system at any given moment; controlled by the central nervous system.
Structural efficiency The alignment of each segment of the human movement system (HMS), which
allows posture to be balanced in relation to one's center of gravity.
Functional efficiency The ability of the neuromuscular system to recruit correct muscle synergies, at
the right time, with the appropriate amount of force to perform functional tasks
with the least amount of energy and stress on the human movement system.
Cumulative injury cycle A cycle in which an injury will induce inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesion,
altered neuromusclular control, and muscle imbalances.
Movement impairment syndrome Refers to the state in which the structural integrity of the human movement
system (HMS) is compromised because the components are out of alignment.
, Altered reciprocal inhibition The process whereby a tight muscle (short, overactive, myofascial adhesions)
causes decreased neural drive and therefore optimal recruitment of its
functional antagonist.
Synergistic dominance The process by which a synergist compenstates for a prime mover to maintain
force production.
Lower extremity movement impairment syndrome Usually characterized by excessive foot pronation (flat feet), increased knee
valgus (tibia externally rotated and femur internally rotated and adducted or
knock-kneed), and increased movement at the lumbo-pelvic-hip-complex
(extension or flexion) during functional movements.
Upper extremity movement impairment syndrome Usually characterized as having rounded shoulders and a forward head
posture or improper scapulothoracic or glenohumeral kinematics during
functional movements.
Lengthening Techniques 2nd phase in the Corrective Exercise Continuum is to lengthen those overactive
or tight neuromyofascial tissues.
Lengthening refers to the elongation of mechanically shortened muscle and connective
tissuenecessary to increase range of motion (ROM) at the tissue and joint.
2 most common methods of stretching: Static stretching
Neuromuscular stretching
Static stretching Combines low force with long duration using autogenic inhibition. This form of
stretching allows for relaxation and concomitant elongation of muscle. To
perform static stretching, the stretch is held at the first point of tension or
resistance barrier for 30 seconds. Performed solo
Neuromuscular stretching commonly called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation,or PNF involves
taking the muscle to its end ROM (point of joint compensation), actively
contracting the muscle to be stretched for 7 -15 seconds, then passively
moving the joint to a new end ROM and holding this position for 20-30
seconds.
Recurrent inhibition A feedback circuit that can decrease the excitability of motor neurons via the
interneuron called the Renshaw cell.
Stretch reflex A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle.
Static stretching is characterized by: The elongation of neuromyofascial tissue to an end-range and statically
holding that position fora period of time.
Maximal control of structural alignment
Minimal acceleration into and out of the elongated (stretch) position.
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Terms in this set (818)
Neuromuscular efficiency The ability of the neuromuscular system to allow agonists, antagonists,
synergists, and stablilzers to work synergistically to produce, reduce, and
dynamically stabilize the kinetic chain in all three planes of motion.
Posture The independent and interdependent alignment (static posture) and function
(transitional and dynamic posture) of all components of the human movement
system at any given moment; controlled by the central nervous system.
Structural efficiency The alignment of each segment of the human movement system (HMS), which
allows posture to be balanced in relation to one's center of gravity.
Functional efficiency The ability of the neuromuscular system to recruit correct muscle synergies, at
the right time, with the appropriate amount of force to perform functional tasks
with the least amount of energy and stress on the human movement system.
Cumulative injury cycle A cycle in which an injury will induce inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesion,
altered neuromusclular control, and muscle imbalances.
Movement impairment syndrome Refers to the state in which the structural integrity of the human movement
system (HMS) is compromised because the components are out of alignment.
, Altered reciprocal inhibition The process whereby a tight muscle (short, overactive, myofascial adhesions)
causes decreased neural drive and therefore optimal recruitment of its
functional antagonist.
Synergistic dominance The process by which a synergist compenstates for a prime mover to maintain
force production.
Lower extremity movement impairment syndrome Usually characterized by excessive foot pronation (flat feet), increased knee
valgus (tibia externally rotated and femur internally rotated and adducted or
knock-kneed), and increased movement at the lumbo-pelvic-hip-complex
(extension or flexion) during functional movements.
Upper extremity movement impairment syndrome Usually characterized as having rounded shoulders and a forward head
posture or improper scapulothoracic or glenohumeral kinematics during
functional movements.
Lengthening Techniques 2nd phase in the Corrective Exercise Continuum is to lengthen those overactive
or tight neuromyofascial tissues.
Lengthening refers to the elongation of mechanically shortened muscle and connective
tissuenecessary to increase range of motion (ROM) at the tissue and joint.
2 most common methods of stretching: Static stretching
Neuromuscular stretching
Static stretching Combines low force with long duration using autogenic inhibition. This form of
stretching allows for relaxation and concomitant elongation of muscle. To
perform static stretching, the stretch is held at the first point of tension or
resistance barrier for 30 seconds. Performed solo
Neuromuscular stretching commonly called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation,or PNF involves
taking the muscle to its end ROM (point of joint compensation), actively
contracting the muscle to be stretched for 7 -15 seconds, then passively
moving the joint to a new end ROM and holding this position for 20-30
seconds.
Recurrent inhibition A feedback circuit that can decrease the excitability of motor neurons via the
interneuron called the Renshaw cell.
Stretch reflex A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle.
Static stretching is characterized by: The elongation of neuromyofascial tissue to an end-range and statically
holding that position fora period of time.
Maximal control of structural alignment
Minimal acceleration into and out of the elongated (stretch) position.
