Deck 19: Stretching

Question 1

When is the best time to do static stretching?

A)before strengthening exercises
B)when the tissues are cold
C)when the tissues are warm
D)first thing in the morning

Answer 1

when the tissues are warm

Question 2

Which of the following word origins means to keep back?

A)inhibeo
B)anti
C)post
D)tensio

Answer 2

inhibeo

Question 3

Which of the following word origins means alternate?

A)post
B)reciprocus
C)facilitas
D)activus

Answer 3

reciprocus

Question 4

Which of the following terms is used synonymously with contract relax stretching?

A)postisometric relaxation
B)agonist contract
C)active isolated stretching
D)ballistic stretching

Question 5

The technique of active isolated stretching,developed by Aaron Mattes,uses what neurologic reflex?

A)muscle spindle
B)Golgi tendon organ
C)reciprocal inhibition
D)cutaneous

Question 6

When contract relax agonist contract stretching is done,what neurologic reflexes are used?

A)Golgi tendon organ,then reciprocal inhibition
B)muscle spindle,then Golgi tendon organ
C)reciprocal inhibition,then muscle spindle
D)reciprocal inhibition,then Golgi tendon organ

Question 7

Which of the following is increasingly becoming the protocol for the reps and timing of a stretch?

A)three repetitions for 2 to 3 seconds each repetition
B)three repetitions for 10 to 20 seconds each repetition
C)10 repetitions for 2 to 3 seconds each repetition
D)10 repetitions for 10 seconds each repetition

Question 8

Ballistic stretching is not recommended because it activates the:

A)Golgi tendon organ reflex
B)neurologic reflex of reciprocal inhibition
C)flexor withdrawal reflex
D)muscle spindle reflex

Question 9

The best way to stretch is to:

A)perform stretching routines that have been memorized
B)stretch in the opposite direction of the target muscle's action
C)stretch in the same direction as the target muscle's action
D)perform the technique until pain is felt

Question 10

Which of the following terms is used synonymously with CR stretching?

A)dynamic stretching
B)AC
C)proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)AIS

Question 11

Stretching is done to:

A)limit mobility at a joint
B)increase tension in tissues
C)increase the activity of myofibroblasts
D)lengthen and elongate tissues

Question 12

Unassisted stretching by the client should not be performed when:

A)the tissues are warm
B)physical exercise has been done first
C)the tissues are cold
D)after the application of warm moist heat

Question 13

Which of the following stretches uses the neurologic reflex of reciprocal inhibition?

A)agonist contract
B)CR
C)dynamic
D)active static

Question 14

To create a stretch the client's body is moved into a position that creates a:

A)line of tension
B)target muscle
C)muscle spindle reflex
D)mobilization area

Question 15

Which of the following word origins means stretch?

A)inhibeo
B)dynamis
C)tensio
D)facilitas

Question 16

What neurologic reflex is used by CR stretching?

A)righting reflex
B)Golgi tendon organ
C)reciprocal inhibition
D)muscle spindle

Question 17

Which of the following types of stretching is not recommended?

A)dynamic
B)static
C)ballistic
D)contract relax

Question 18

Which of the following terms is synonymous with mobilization?

A)static stretching
B)dynamic stretching
C)CR stretching
D)agonist contract stretching

Question 19

Which of the following is the recommended order for the stages of a stretching/exercise routine?

A)static stretching,strengthening,mobilization
B)strengthening,static stretching,mobilization
C)mobilization,strengthening,static stretching
D)strengthening,mobilizing,static stretching