Factors that Limit Flexibility
The skeletal composition of a human or animal
What is bony structure?
repetitive bouncing motions (DONT)
What is Ballistic Stretching?
Utilizing water
EX: Sauna, Ice Bath, Aquatic Therapy
What is Hydrotherapy?
provides services that promote mobility, relieve pn and prevent/limit permanent physical disabilites
* not allowed to perform evals
What is PTA?
What is Hospital?
A fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
What is ligaments?
Controlled movements
What is Dynamic Stretching?
Utilized to relieve muscle pain, increase blood flow
EX: Swedish, Deep Tissue
What is Massage Therapy?
Performs evaltions and review medical histories of new patients
What is DPT?
A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work
What is Office?
An abnormal physiological and/or mechanical response from the nervous system that limits its normal range of motion or stretch capabilities
What is neural tissue tightness?
Passively Stretching
What is Static Stretching?
Utilized to relieve pain and promote tissue healing
EX: Thermal and Mechanical
What is Ultrasound Therapy?
helps with patients with rehabilitation activities
*do not perform evals
What is OTA?
A patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital
What is Outpatient?
A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in bodies
What is fat?
A combo of alternating contractions and stretches
What is PNF stretching?
EX: Eye surgery, muscle pain, and cancer treatments
What is Laser/Light Therapy?
prescribes physical exercises, can work with disabilities,mental health settings
What is OT?
An institution for educating children
What is Schools?