PHT 111: Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Base of Support
A
Area beneath a person that involves every point of contact that the person makes with support surface.
2
Q
Dynamic balance
A
Ability to transfer the vertical projection of the centre of gravity around the supporting base of support
3
Q
Static Balance
A
Ability to maintain the body in some fixed posture
4
Q
Isometric
A
Muscle tension is produced but there is no shorting or lengthening . the body is in a fixed position
5
Q
Concentric
A
When the muscle tension in the muscles increases and the fibers shorten and contract.
6
Q
Eccentric
A
when the muscles are lengthened
