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FIT - 204 Resistance Training for Performance
Week 5
6
Other
Not Applicable
06/29/2012

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neutral spine
Definition
a posture that reduces stress to static structures of the spine and minimizes muscular effort by aligning segments of the spine in their most natural resting position
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core stabilization
Definition
involves improving the ability to stabilize muscles in the lumbopelvic region for adequate force generation and energy dissipation to the distal segments of the kinetic chain
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flexibility
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maintaining appropriate mobility and flexibility in the LPHC positively influences pelvic alignment and control







 

 

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lumbar-pelvic rhythm
Definition
sequential sharing of motion between the muscles of the trunk and hip during flexion and extension of the hip
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force couple
Definition
the combination of muscle force acting across a joint and causing rotational movement around an axis
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shoulder impingement
Definition
refers to the mechanical impingement or compression of the rotator cuff tendons between the humeral head and the acromion
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