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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…
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Plantar fascitis
Inflammation of the fascia on the ball of the foot caused by overstress and overuse.
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Pericardium
Fibrous sac that encloses the heart. Membraneous fibroserous sac enclosing the heart; the outer layer. The thin outer layer of tissue that encloses or covers the heart. The sac containing the heart. A membrane which surrounds and supports the heart. Double-layered sac surrounding the heart and large vessels entering and leaving the heart. The inner…
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Perceived exertion
Techniques where an individual relies on his body senses and reactions to determine work intensity rather than actual measurements.
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Peak movements
Large aerobic movements that use both arms and legs simultaneously and require greater amounts of oxygen to be delivered to the muscles.
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Overuse syndrome
Injuries that occur, such as shin splints and tendonitis, from too much activity that places excessive stress on the body. An injury to musculoskeletal tissues typically affecting the upper extremity or cervical spine, resulting from repeated movement, temperature extremes, overuse, incorrect posture, or sustained force or vibration. Resulting disorders include carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis, tendinitis,…
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Orthotics
Material, usually plastic or rubber, that is individually fitted and inserted into everyday shoes to correct foot problems. Foot supports that fit in shoes to correct for abnormal foot motion and alignment. Orthotics should be custom designed by a podiatrist or an orthopedist. The branch of medical engineering which deals with the design and fitting…
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Negative balance
In weight control, caloric intake is less than caloric expenditure.
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Myotatic stretch reflex
The body’s automatic protective mechanism against severe injury and abuse. If a muscle is stretched too quickly or with force, the reflex causes the muscle to contract; stretch threshold.
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Morton’s syndrome
A condition where the second toe is longer than the first throwing more weight on the third and fourth toes, causing irritation of the nerves.
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