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King Saud University College of Applied Medical Sciences Department of Physical Therapy
King Saud University College of Applied Medical Sciences Department of Physical Therapy
King Saud University College of Applied Medical Sciences Department of Physical Therapy
Preparation By:
Yousef Abdullah Al Heno
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Definitions Of Muscle Strength
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3) Synergist: Those muscles that work with the agonist to produce the
desired movement.
4) Fixators: Those muscles that control the movement by fixing the
attachment of the agonists, antagonists and synergists.
Descriptions of movement
• Evaluation
• Intensity
• Bouts and Frequency of Exercise
• Duration
• Speed of Exercise
• Overload Principle
• Mode of Exercise
– Static Or Dynamic
• Open vs Closed Kinetic Chain
Factor Of Muscle strength
Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness
Making Progress
• To start: Choose a weight with which you can
do 8–12 repetitions with good form
• To progress: Add resistance when you can do
more than 12 repetitions
• Maintain good form at all times
Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness
General Exercise / Physical Fitness
General Principles :
• Load.
• Repetitions.
• Frequency.
• Duration.
Muscle Strengthening Strategies
• Variety of methods.
• Progressive resistance weight training.
• Weight-bearing exercises.
• Isometric training.
• Isokinetic training.
Muscle Strengthening Strategies
• Cardiovascular
– Valsalva maneuver
• Fatigue
– Local and Total Body Fatigue
– Recovery Times
• Substitute Motions
• DOMS
• Over-training
Contraindications to Strength Training
• Inflammation Phase
• Pain
Techniques in Strength Training
• Isokinetics
– What is it?
– Accommodating Resistance
– Parameters
• Velocity of Limb Movement
• Patient Positioning
• Parameters to Assess
– Advantages
– Disadvantages
Techniques in Strength Training
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation (PNF)
– Neurophysiological Basis
• Autogenic Inhibition
• Reciprocal Inhibition
– Rationale
– Principles of PNF
• Education
• Verbal Cues
• Athletic Trainer
Mechanics
• Resistance Techniques Autogenic inhibition
Techniques in Strength Training
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation (PNF)
– Neurophysiological Basis
• Autogenic Inhibition
• Reciprocal Inhibition
Techniques in Strength Training
generation .
Example of strengthening the core muscle groups
Example of strengthening the core muscle groups
Example of strengthening the core muscle groups
Example of strengthening the core muscle groups
Example of strengthening the core muscle groups
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