Terminology

What’s it all mean!

(ROM)= range of movement

Dynamic mobility =Controlled rhythmical movement

Ligaments= Connective tissues used to bound bones together

Tendons= used to attach bones to muscle

Hyaline cartilage = most abundant cartilage in the body

Elastic cartilage = which helps maintain the shape of certain organs

Repetition= the number of times you lift and lower

Set= the number of times you perform repetitions of a given exercise

Static stretches = a stretch taken to its furthest point and held

Erector spine= this is a group of three muscles from your neck to your lower back

A neutral spine= good spinal and body alignment (good posture)

Joint mobility = joint movement

Flexibility = the range of movement through a limb

Reaction time = the delay between the sensing of an impulse and a resulting movement

Posture = the body’s carriage or bearing

Proprioception= this is the ability to sense joint positions and to be aware of body positioning and body movements.

Dynamic Ball exercises= A dynamic exercise that requires you to move while maintaining a stable trunk or core

Transverse abdominals= the core muscles of the abdominals and back and also the muscles of the pelvic floor and hips

Developmental stretches = stretching or the muscles aimed at increasing general flexibility and usually performed at the end of exercise or surf

Muscular Endurance= the ability of a muscle to continue working or exercising without fatigue

Muscular strength = the amount of force that can be exerted by a muscle or a group of muscles.

Overload= A demand that exceeds normal capacity

Resistance= the impending, slowing or stopping effect exerted by something on a part of the body

Vestibular system = part of the inner ear which aids balance.