Dance 05-21-25

Acute injuries

happen suddenly, such as when a person falls, receives a blow, or twists a joint

chronic injuries

usually result from overuse of one area of the body (repetitive overload) and develop gradually over time.

Rice method

rest, ice, compression, elevation

Static Stretch

holding your body in the same position for a set period to elongate the muscle

Dynamic stretching

a constant series of movements to lengthen the muscle

Active stretching

a move-and-hold combination using only the stretched muscle to hold your position

Passive stretching

requires an outside force to move your body and stretch your muscles

Isometric stretching

a type of static stretching, but instead of just holding a position, you contract the stretched muscle

Ballistic stretching

using movement and momentum to get your muscle beyond your regular range of motion

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

combines isometric-Types of PNF stretching