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1
Q

How long should a stretch be held for?

A

15-30 secs

2
Q

What is post isometric relaxation?

A

assumed effect of decreased muscle tone

following an isometric contraction

3
Q

What is reciprocal inhibit

A

altered tone in the antagonist muscle

following isometric contraction of an agonist

4
Q

How to perform mets

A
hold for 15 seconds
patient slowly resits 20% on targeted or opposing muscle 
isometric contraction for 7-10 secs
patient relies for 5 secs
new barrier found, hold for 15 secs
repeat 3 times
reassess
5
Q

When is RI performed?

A

damaged muscle can still be stretched and normal ROM can be restored

6
Q

Contraindications of stretching

A
fractures
recent surgery 
osteoporosis
bony block
dislocations
sprains
strains
7
Q

What are the pathophysiological effects?

A

when a muscle is lengthened position it has been known to increase facile length