Active Exercises.pptx

Active movements are the movements that an individual performs voluntarily in his/her routine to accomplish the tasks.
This presentation includes all the required information that a first year BPT student should know.
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1. ACTIVE MOVEMENTS Presented by- Dr. Rutvi Raualji (PT)

2. Table of Contents Introduction Definition of voluntary movement Classification Introduction to free exercise Advantages Disadvantages Precautions Classification of free exercises Techniques Effects and its uses

3. Introduction to Exercises

4. Definition of Voluntary Movement Movements are performed or controlled by the voluntary action of muscles, working in opposition to an external force .

5. Classification

6. FREE EXERCISE Free exercises are those which are performed by patient’s own muscular efforts without the assistance or resistance of any external force, other than gravity . Vary in character and effect ; due to nature , extent , and manner in which the movement is performed.

7. Free exercises are used to obtain : Relaxation because of rhythmical or pendular nature of exercise Muscle tone maintenance Power is increased according to speed, leverage and duration of exercise and the relationship of the part moved to gravity Coordinates natural pattern Confidence to perform and control movement pattern

8. Advantages and Disadvantages

9. Precautions Proper supervision Proper guidance to the patient

10. Classification of Free Exercises

11. Techniques of Free Exercises

12. Effects and Uses Provides relaxation ; example: hypertonic muscle- free exercise or pendular exercise will help in normalizing tone. Increases the joint mobility as well as ROM Increases the muscle power and endurance Improves neuro-muscular coordination Increases confidence Improves respiratory capacity, local body and lymphatic circulation

13. Reference Desk The Principles of Exercise Therapy- M. Dena Gardiner Textbook of Therapeutic Exercises- Lakshmi Narayana

14. That’s all Folks.