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open-chain
(redirected from Open kinetic chain exercises)

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adj.1.(Chemistry) not cyclic; having no rings of atoms within the molecular structure; having an open chain structure. Opposite of cyclic.
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Adj.1.open-chain - having an open chain structure
acyclic
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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Stage Three: Functional strengthening Over the past 10 years, isokinetics has become the exercise modality of choice for rehabilitating the lower extremity; however, a review of literature indicates that closed kinetic chain exercises have advantages over open kinetic chain exercises.
Physical therapy management of running injuries using an evidenced ... by Wilk, Bruce R.; Nau, Sokunthea; Valero, Bernardo / AMAA Journal
For example, in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome, there was no evidence that closed kinetic chain exercises (such as step downs) were superior to open kinetic chain exercises (such as straight leg raises) despite clinical convictions that closed kinetic chain exercises should be emphasised (Brukner and Khan 2002).
Therapeutic exercise in physiotherapy practice is beneficial: a ... by Taylor, Nicholas F.; Dodd, Karen J.; Shields, Nora; Bruder, Andrea / Australian Journal of Physiotherapy
 
 
 
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