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Movement patterns are the specific ways in which humans or animals move, encompassing both voluntary and inVoluntary Actions, and are crucial for understanding biomechanics, motor control, and rehabilitation. Analyzing these patterns helps in optimizing performance, preventing injuries, and designing effective interventions for physical therapy.
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Functional strength refers to the ability of muscles to work together efficiently to perform everyday activities, sports, and tasks with ease and without injury. It emphasizes the development of strength that is practical and applicable to real-world movements, rather than isolated muscle growth.
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Axial line analysis is a method used in space syntax to study and understand the configuration of urban environments by representing spaces with the fewest and longest straight lines. It helps in analyzing spatial accessibility, movement patterns, and social interactions within built environments, facilitating urban planning and design decisions.
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Functional movement refers to the body's ability to perform natural, everyday activities with ease and efficiency, emphasizing the integration of multiple muscle groups and joints in coordinated actions. It is foundational for improving overall physical performance, reducing injury risk, and enhancing quality of life by promoting mobility and stability across various planes of motion.
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Functional training focuses on exercises that improve the performance of everyday activities by enhancing strength, balance, and coordination. It emphasizes multi-joint movements and engages multiple muscle groups, mimicking real-life movements to improve overall functional fitness and reduce the risk of injury.
Functional movement assessment evaluates an individual's movement patterns to identify limitations or asymmetries that could lead to injury or decreased performance. It is used by healthcare and fitness professionals to create personalized training or rehabilitation programs aimed at improving overall movement efficiency and reducing injury risk.
Functional Movement Screening (FMS) is a system used to evaluate movement patterns that are key to normal function, identifying limitations and asymmetries that could lead to injury. It provides a systematic approach to assess seven fundamental movement patterns in individuals with no current pain complaint or musculoskeletal injury, guiding corrective strategies to improve movement quality and athletic performance.
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Neuromuscular reeducation is a therapeutic technique aimed at restoring normal movement patterns and improving the communication between the nervous system and muscles after injury or neurological impairment. It involves repetitive exercises and activities to enhance motor learning, proprioception, and muscle coordination, ultimately facilitating functional recovery.
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Movement flow refers to the smooth and continuous transition of movement within a system, activity, or environment, emphasizing efficiency and natural progression. Understanding Movement flow helps optimize performance, reduce unnecessary effort, and enhance overall experience or functionality.
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