Pain
For tight/stiff muscles, this type of treatment works best?
What is heat
when breathing exercises bring you back to the present moment, they are supporting what mindful practice?
What is grounding
T/F A subluxation is a joint injury where 2 bones partially separate
True
T/F The muscles in your body grow during the recovery period after a workout
True
This type of lift involves bending at the knees and pushing up through your heels
What is a squat lift
This tool can be used for stiff/tight muscles before and after exercise. Often used on the back or legs.
What is a foam roller
Breathing exercises are often paired with what East Asian tradition?
What is tai chi
A sprain affects this type of connective tissue
What is a ligament
T/F When dealing with tissue healing, the inflammatory phase ends within the first 24 hours
False, it can last from 48-72 hours
T/F Wrists should always be bent upwards when typing to increase efficiency and comfort
False, they should always be kept in a neutral position (wrist is straight and aligned with forearm)
the best way to reduce stiffness is to move every ____ minutes.
30-60 minutes
What primary muscle is used for breathing?
What is the diaphragm
This knee ligament is commonly injured with sudden direction changes
What is the ACL
Vitamin C helps make this important connective-tissue protein
What is collagen
This is the recommended level of elbow flexion when typing at a desk:
90 degrees of elbow flexion
This chemical is released during stress and can make pain even stronger.
What is cortisol
This position– sitting with hands on knees slightly bending forward– is called?
What is the tripod position
What 2 sports have the highest rate of patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)?
What is volleyball and basketball
Tendons take longer to heal than muscles because they have less of a _____.
What is blood supply
Chronic uneven sitting can contribute to this condition
What is scoliosis
The belief that pain will get worse with physical activity, even when it won’t
What is kinesiophobia
Physiotherapists use this position—lying down with knees bent—to help patients relax their spine and focus on slow, easy breathing.
What is the hook-lying position
What is the 4 letter spelling acronym that people are told to follow after a sprain or strain?
What is RICE
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
After an injury, these exercises help maintain strength without the movement of any joint
What is an isometric exercises
Twisting while holding a heavy load can stress these structures in your back
What is lumbar discs/vertebrae