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5. *Arthritis *Calcium deposits

6. *Poor posture * Loss of range of motion

7. Health benefits

8. *Preve nt muscle strain *Prevent Orthopedic problems

9. * Improve athletic output

10. F ac t ors of flexibility

11. genegene s * Flexibility can be passed Down from parents to kids

12. * Age Kids tend to be more flexible

13. *Sex Women are more flexible because of * hormonal difference * anatomical difference

16. *Static stretch Slow stretch

17. * PNF

18. * Ballistic stretch - Stretch by momentum of body - Jerk, bounce, action

20. * Stretch at least 3 times a week

21. *Stretch muscle 10% beyond normal length

22. * Ho ld stre tch longer for in cre ase in flex ibility

24. * Don’t stretch if you feel pain

26. Don’t stretch swollen joints

27. Strategies for action

28. *Assessment of current status

29. Select exercises that work a Wide range of muscles

30. *Record results

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