PPT-Flexibility The ability to move a joint through it’s full range of motion.

Joint A joint is the point at which 2 bones come together Joints Types and Examples of Joints Types of Joints Pivot Gliding Hinge Ball and Socket Examples Neck Wrist and Ankle Knee and Elbow. What is Flexibility?. Flexibility is the ability for a joint to easily move through a specific range of motion (ROM). . Women are generally more flexible than men ( men have more muscle that limits joint range). Factors that influence flexibility. 1- Joint structure. The type of joint determine the degree of ROM. For example; a ball-and-socket joint, like shoulder has greater ROM than a hinge joint like wrist. . an . introduction for the general population . Stretching and Flexibility. Ryan . Kennedy Health . Educator. Rowan . University Health & Exercise Science. Health . Promotion and Fitness . PhD student, Water Resources Engineering. Oregon State University. difranck@orst.onid.edu. PNW Climate Science Conference. University of Washington. 13 September 2011. Defining and evaluating water management system . Exercises. Upper and Lower Extremities. Range of Motion (ROM). Definition:. exercising joints through the available motion to maintain available range and flexibility of joint structures . People Who Need ROM Exercises. William e. prentice. Restoring Range of Motion and Improving Flexibility. Introduction. Loss of motion occurs after injury. Due to pain, swelling, muscle guarding or spasm. Shortening of connective tissue and muscle. Dr.m.koushkzari. Orthopedic spine felowship . . 2. General Approach. History. Inspection. Range of Motion (ROM). Palpation. Muscular and neurological exams. 3. History. An accurate history is essential. Flexibility. is defined as the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely. It also refers to the mobility of your muscles, which allows for more movement around the joints. . Flexibility. Flexibility is determined by the shape . of_______, . ___________. . in joints as well as . _________. . and extensibility of muscles, tendons, . ___________. , . and fascia around the joint . The complete extent of movement which a joint is capable of. Used when doing routine activities such as bathing, eating, and dressing; uses . ms.. that keep many joints in effective range of motion. CPM is a useful form of treatment for the acute post-surgical patients, and anyone who requires improved range of motion. Range of motion is paramount following medical procedures to ensure maximum b DIRECTOR. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, CSJMU. arthrokinematics. The term is used to refer movement of joint surfaces. Usually one of the joint is stable than other and serves as the base for the motion, whereas the other surface moves on this relatively fixed base. It is the ability of joints to move in maximum range. In other words, this is the range of a joint to move maximum.. Types of Flexibility. There are various types of flexibility that are described below.. 2. Outline. Definitions of Flexibility. Warm up vs Stretching. Factors that influence Range Of Motion (ROM). Physiology and Biomechanics of Flexibility. Assessment of Flexibility. Benefits of Flexibility.