Mobility and Flexibility

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What is the definition of Flexibility
The extensibility of a muscle or group of muscles
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What is the definition of Mobility
The distance and direction a joint can move (ROM)
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What is Clinical or "Normative" ROM Assessments
Based on Normative Data and it is typically Single Joint Action/Plane of Motion Specific
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What are examples of Normative ROM Assessments
Passive Straight Leg Raise
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What is Non-Clinical ROM Assessments
Task-oriented and is frequently Multi-Joint/Multi-Plane of Motion
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What are the 4 factors contributing to Joint ROM
Connective Tissue
Neurological Factors
Bony Congruencies
Contractile Tissue
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If there is Abduction during the thomas test, What structure(s) are likely contributing to a joint restriction
The IT Band/TFL
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What is normal ROM for Shoulder External Rotation
90 degrees or touching the floor
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What is the "fuzz" acording to Gill HedleyW
The buildup of myofascia
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What Joint Action is being assessed during the Appley's Scratch test for the TOP Arm
Flexion and External Rotation
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What Joint Action is being assessed during the Appley's Scratch test for the BOTTOM Arm
Extension and Internal Rotation
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What is Normal ROM for Thoracic Rotation
45 degrees or on top/past the knee
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What are the causes of Trugger points
Overuse, other Trigger Points, and Injury
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What are Active Trigger Points
Trigger Points that should be adresses first
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What are Satellite Trigger Points
A Trigger Points that developed in the referred pain zone of another Trigger Point
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What are Latent Trigger Points
Not gone but Asymptomatic
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When should we implement stretching
Sometimes
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What is does PNF stand for
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
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