Two terms that come up often when it comes to movement are flexion and extension. Understanding concepts like flexion versus extension can help you better understand the purpose of your workouts ...

Hinge joints allow flexion and extension only. Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl.

Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. Extension – straightening a joint. This occurs when the ...

The STNR is a primitive reflex that is characterized by upper extremity (UE) extension and lower extremity (LE) flexion with neck extension, and by UE flexion and LE extension with neck flexion.

In 1999, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) recommended bedside flexion/extension (F/E) fluoroscopy for patients with severe TBI who have normal results on three-view ...

Isometric exercises strengthen muscles without moving joints a lot. To do this, sit upright, place your palm against your forehead, and gently push while resisting the motion. This engages the ...

All exercises were performed at a position of 60° knee flexion. Three trials lasting 5 s each were performed for each of the three exercises. EMG data from each muscle were integrated and the maximum ...