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Tightness of the muscles can clamp down on the sciatic nerve and result in lower back pain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
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F
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What is the impact of age on flexibility?

A
Younger people tend to develop flexibility more slowly.
B
Younger people tend to be more flexible.
C
Older people tend to be more flexible.
D
Older people cannot maintain their flexibility.
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Which of the following statements about stretching is NOT true?

A
Stretching increases flexibility.
B
Stretching improves range of motion of joints.
C
Stretching improves circulation.
D
Stretching helps increase stress.
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Muscle mass can affect a person's flexibility.

A
T
B
F
5

Poor flexibility can result in __________.

A
poor mobility
B
injuries
C
pain
D
all of the above
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Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?

A
Stiff muscles only result from overwork.
B
Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.
C
Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.
D
Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
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Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion.

A
T
B
F
8

Joints all move in the same way.

A
T
B
F
9

Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility?

A
hold a difficult ballet pose
B
throw a ball quickly
C
perform swift, complicated motions
D
perform a perfect golf swing
11

Based upon body type, which of the following athletes would you expect to have the least flexibility?

A
a gymnast
B
a ballerina
C
a bodybuilder
D
a cyclist
12

Which is the BEST statement about joint flexibility?

A
It is constant for any joint type.
B
It is constant within a family.
C
It is consistent between an individual's joints.
D
It varies from joint to joint.
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Which of the following statements about stretching is NOT true?

A
Stretching increases flexibility.
B
Stretching improves range of motion of joints.
C
Stretching improves circulation.
D
Stretching helps increase stress.
14

Muscle mass can affect a person's flexibility.

A
T
B
F
15

Which of the following is NOT an example of good static flexibility?

A
doing and holding a split
B
running a mile in six minutes
C
holding a ballet position for six minutes
D
crossing your ankles behind your head
16

Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility?

A
tai chi
B
sunbathing
C
playing basketball
D
tennis
17

Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

A
T
B
F
18

Poor flexibility can result in __________.

A
poor mobility
B
injuries
C
pain
D
all of the above
19

Joints all move in the same way.

A
T
B
F
20

Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion.

A
T
B
F

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