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Isokinetics refers to an exercise in which no joint movement takes place?
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∙ 12y ago
This statement is not correct. Isokinetic is a word used to describe exercise in which the movement is kept at a constant speed. No matter how much force is applied the speed stays the same. This means that a joint moves in isokinetic exercise but at a constant speed.
If there is no joint movement then the exercise is called isometric
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How is range of motion exercise done?
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What kind of joint is a multiaxial joint?
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Does more movement make a joint stronger?
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What is flaxibility?
Flexibility or limberness refers to the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints. Flexibility varies between individuals, particularly in terms of differences in muscle length of multi-joint muscles. Flexibility in some joints can be increased to a certain degree by exercise, with stretching a common exercise component to maintain or improve flexibility.
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An exercise like a bicep curl would be an example of a single joint movement. You can also move your thumb by the gliding joint that attaches it to the hand. I'm sure there are many others.
What is uniaxial movement?
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This type of joint allows side to side movement and up and down movement?
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The medial rotation is the movement of which joint?
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What joint provides omnidirectional movement?
A saddle joint provides the closest to omnidirectional movement.
When the angle of a joint increases it produces movement Which type of movement is it?
To increase the angle of a joint is extension. To decrease the angle of a joint is flexion. (plato users the answer is A.)
When lifting a cup to your mouth what is the joint movement?
You are using the hinge joint at the elbow. The movement is flexion.
