7 benefits of physical activity (mayo clinic)
Regular exercise can reduce the risk of
heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes & obesity
regular exercise does what to joints, tendons, & ligaments
keep flexible
Regular exercise reduces some of the effects of what?
aging
regular exercise contributes to what and help treats what
contributes to mental well-being & treats depression
regular exercise helps relieve
stress & anxiety
regular exercise helps increase
energy & endurance
regular exercise helps
you sleep better & maintain normal weight
Domains of physical function (7)
Flexibility
ability to move without restriction and is a term used interchangeably with mobility
what term is used interchangeably with mobility
flexibility
Mobility
ability of structures and body segments to move or be moved
Mobility allows for what
range of motion
Mobility includes
passive mobility and active mobility
passive mobility
dependent on soft tissue length and extensibility
active mobility
in addition to soft tissue length and extensibility, requires neuromuscular activation
muscle performance
capacity of muscle to produce tension and do physical work
strength
the force output of a contracting muscle
Strength is directly related to
the amount of tension a contracting muscle can produce
power
the force output of a contracting muscle x velocity or distance/time
muscular endurance
ability of a muscle to perform repeated contraction over a prolonged period
What should be considered with muscle performance (3)
power, strength, muscular endurance
Stability
ability to hold a body segment in a stationary position or control a stable base during superimposed movement
How is stability achieved
through synergistic coordination of muscle contractions around a joint or joints