Muscular Failure: In a strength training program, the point at which your last repetition with weights is so difficult that you cannot perform another repetition.

 

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Muscular Failure: In a strength training program, the point at which your last repetition with weights is so difficult that you cannot perform another repetition.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Stretching exercises used to increase an individuals flexibility.

Neuromuscular Reprogramming: Neuromuscular Reprogramming (NMR) uses muscle testing to assess dysfunctions of the coordination system resulting from traumatic injury and overuse. It cues the brain for new learning result . . . View Full Definition

Neuromuscular Therapy: This comprehensive program of soft-tissue manipulation balances the body’s central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. Based on neurological laws that explain how the central ner . . . View Full Definition

Reciprocity Failure: In photographic emulsions occurs when exposure times fall outside a films normal range. At these times an increase in exposure is required in addition to the assessed amount. This can be ach . . . View Full Definition

Training To Failure: Continuing a set until it is impossible to complete another rep without assistance.

St. Johns Neuromuscular Therapy: St. John’s neuromuscular therapy seeks out the cause of pain, focusing on creating a balance between the muscular and nervous systems. This bodywork focuses on five basic principles--biomech . . . View Full Definition

Soma Neuromuscular Integration: A ten-session system of bodywork, SOMA neuromuscular integration works the fascial network to release chronic, stored structural aberrations; to effectively realign the entire body; and to f . . . View Full Definition

Neuromuscular Junction: The point where a motor neuron attaches to a muscle cell.

Myopathic Muscular Therapy: Myopathy is a system of muscular manipulation designed to accomplish relaxation in muscles in which there is progressive and residual tension from physical strain, nervous strain, sports inj . . . View Full Definition