Month: August 2020

  • Reciprocal innervation

    A stretching technique in which an individual contracts the opposite muscle he wants to stretch. The innervations of antagonistic muscles to provide for the relaxation of one muscle as the other contracts. Innervation of muscles, as around a joint, in which contraction of one set of muscles leads to the relaxation of opposing muscles. Contraction…

  • Recommended dietary allowances (RDA)

    Percent or amount of calories for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals that should be included in the daily diet. The average daily intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of 97-98% healthy individuals by age and sex. The estimated amount of nutrients needed daily to maintain good health. These estimates differ…

  • Radial pulse

    Pulse found on the inside of the wrist on the thumb side near the wrist bone. The main pulse in the wrist, taken near the outer edge of the forearm just above the wrist. Pulse of the radial artery, palpated at the wrist; it is the pulse commonly taken. Bounding, throbbing sensation at the distal…

  • Pulse pressure

    The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure (subtract the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure). The difference between the diastolic and systolic pressure. Difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, which is normally ranges between 30 and 50 mm Hg. The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures. The systolic pressure is normally about…

  • Pulmonary ventilation

    Movement of air in and out of the lungs. The process by which air is moved into and out of the lungs. The inspiration and expiration of air from the lungs.  

  • Pulmonary diffusion

    Rate of exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen moving in the lungs.  

  • Propriocepter

    Sensor receptors in muscles, joints, and tendons, which give imformation concerning movement and position of the body.  

  • Prime mover

    Muscle responsible for a specific movement. Same as agonist. Somebody or something which has the most influence over the starting of a process or activity.  

  • Post-aerobic cool down

    Rhythmic activities, such as small kicks and walking that provide a transition period between vigorous aerobic work and less aerobically taxing calisthenics or stretching.  

  • Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

    A stretching technique in which an individual contracts the same muscle that he wants to stretch. A stretching technique in which the muscle to be stretched is first contracted maximally. The muscle is then relaxed, and either is actively stretched by contraction of the opposing muscle or is passively stretched. An approach to therapeutic exercise…