<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>A literature review on physical flexibility was presented and discussed. This included definitions and components that influence the performance of movements requiring large joint motion ranges and muscle elasticity. Flexibility was discussed with reference to specific age groups, e.g. children and the elderly. Proprioceptive mechanisms and components directly related to flexibility were overviewed, as well as suitable approaches towards flexibilisation, i.e. maintaining and/or enhancing flexibility.</p></abstract>

A literature review on physical flexibility was presented and discussed. This included definitions and components that influence the performance of movements requiring large joint motion ranges and muscle elasticity. Flexibility was discussed with reference to specific age groups, e.g. children and the elderly. Proprioceptive mechanisms and components directly related to flexibility were overviewed, as well as suitable approaches towards flexibilisation, i.e. maintaining and/or enhancing flexibility.

Flexibility: components, proprioceptive mechanisms and methods

Human Motricity Biosciences Laboratory (LABIMH), Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), RJ

Laboratory of Molecular Aspects Associated to Genetic Diseases, University of Western Santa Catarina (UNOESC), SC

Laboratory of Prognostic Aspects of Intervention and Care in Health and Human Performance, UNOESC, SC, Brazil

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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A literature review on physical flexibility was presented and discussed. This included definitions and components that influence the performance of movements...

Flexibility: components, proprioceptive mechanisms and methods

Publicado en línea: 28 abr 2011

Páginas: 39 - 43

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10101-011-0009-2

Palabras clave
Flexibility, Stretching, Flexibilising

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Flexibility: components, proprioceptive mechanisms and methods

Publicado en línea: 28 abr 2011

Páginas: 39 - 43

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10101-011-0009-2

Palabras claveFlexibility, Stretching, Flexibilising

This content is open access.

Palabras clave
Flexibility, Stretching, Flexibilising