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Anatomy & Physiology of Flexibility & Stretching, Stretch-Related Reflexes — Biomechanics for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we explore the spinal reflexes related to stretching and how to apply this knowledge in teaching.

Objective

Be knowledgeable about the Stretch Reflex, the Golgi Tendon Reflex and Reciprocal Inhibition, and explore how to apply this knowledge in teaching.

Description

Explain the significance of the fact that reflexes relevant to stretching are spinal reflexes. Name the three spinal reflexes related to stretching and give other names for the Stretch Reflex. Describe the purpose and muscular effect of the Stretch Reflex, and how this knowledge can be applied to practice. Provide another name for the Golgi Tendon Reflex and explain what the Golgi tendon organs. Describe the muscular effect of the Golgi Tendon Reflex and a way to stimulate the Golgi tendon organs. Describe Reciprocal Inhibition and how knowledge of the process of Reciprocal Inhibition can be used to deepen a stretch.

Vocabulary

clasp knife reflex, golgi tendon reflex, inverse stretch reflex, muscle spindle stretch receptor, myotatic reflex, reciprocal inhibition, spinal cord reflex arc, stretch-related reflexes, spinal reflexes, stretch reflex

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