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Susan's quadriceps have been identified as overactive. What type of flexibility training should be used first to help improve this muscle imbalance?

SMR and static stretching of the quadriceps

What are two contraindications for self-myofascial techniques?

Cancer and bleeding disorders

What term is used for a condition that would make it unsafe for the client to participate in any type of flexibility exercise?

Contraindication

If a muscle is stretched too quickly, the muscle responds with an immediate contraction to stop the stretch. What is this specific action called?

Stretch reflex

The hamstring complex compensating for weakened hip extensors, which cannot produce force effectively, is an example of what key term?

Synergistic dominance

What are the two primary actions of the muscle spindle?

sense the change in muscle length and the speed of length change

What should be the first step in a client's program after the assessment?

Designing the flexibility portion of the program

What concern should you have when prescribing flexibility exercises to a client with osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is considered a contraindication to myofascial rolling.

Davis's law describes what type of changes within the cumulative injury cycle?

Adhesions may begin to form structural changes in the soft tissue.

Which statement best defines the concept of relative flexibility?

Altered movement patterns

What is pertinent information for the fitness professional to consider before prescribing flexibility exercises?

Any medical precautions or contraindications

Which term best describes motion at the joint surface?

Arthrokinematics

Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs?

Osteokinematics

Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action?

Reciprocal inhibition

Why is the arching quadriceps stretch considered a controversial lower-body stretch?

The stretch provides excessive stress on the kneecap and other tissues in the front knee.

Why is the hurdler's stretch considered to be a controversial lower-body stretch?

The stretch provides excessive stress to the inside of the knee.