Glossary of Sports Medicine Terms
Reference glossary for common sports medicine terms and words.
Dystonia - Definition
Dystonia - Definition - Focal Dystonia
Dystonia - Definition - Focal Dystonia
Atrophy - Definition
Atrophy - Definition
Atrophy - Definition
Isokinetic - Definition
What is the definition of an isokinetic muscle contraction.
What is the definition of an isokinetic muscle contraction.
RPMs - Cycling Cadence
RPMs - Cycling Cadence
RPMs - Cycling Cadence
Adductor Muscles - Groin Muscles
Adductor Muscles - Groin Muscles - Definition
Adductor Muscles - Groin Muscles - Definition
The Hip Flexors - Definition
The Hip Flexors - Definition
The Hip Flexors - Definition
The Iliacus Muscle - Definition
The Iliacus Muscle - Definition
The Iliacus Muscle - Definition
Adduction - Adduct - Definition
The definition of adduction or to adduct.
The definition of adduction or to adduct.
Rectus Femoris - Definition
Rectus Femoris - Definition
Rectus Femoris - Definition
The Pectineus Muscle
The Pectineus Muscle - Definition
The Pectineus Muscle - Definition
Sartorius Muscle - Definition
Sartorius Muscle - Definition
Sartorius Muscle - Definition
Psoas Major - Definition
Psoas Major - Definition
Psoas Major - Definition
The Inguinal Ligament - Definition
The Inguinal Ligament - Definition
The Inguinal Ligament - Definition
Iliac Crest - Definition
Iliac Crest - Definition
Iliac Crest - Definition
Abduction - Abduct - Definition
The definition of abduction or to abduct.
The definition of abduction or to abduct.
Ankle-brachial Index - ABI
An ankle-brachial index (ABI) test before and after exercise is the least invasive test to get an initial diagnosis of blood flow problems in the lower extremities.
An ankle-brachial index (ABI) test before and after exercise is the least invasive test to get an initial diagnosis of blood flow problems in the lower extremities.
Flexion - Definition
Flexion - Definition
Flexion - Definition
Iliac Arteries - Definition
The iliac arteries supply blood to the the lower half of the body including the pelvis, buttocks and the groin.
The iliac arteries supply blood to the the lower half of the body including the pelvis, buttocks and the groin.
Arteriopathy - Definition
Arteriopathy refers to disease of an artery.
Arteriopathy refers to disease of an artery.
Lactate Threshold
Lactate Threshold
Lactate Threshold
Prostaglandins - Definition
Prostaglandins - A definition
Prostaglandins - A definition
Power - Definition
Power - Definition
Power - Definition
Strength - Definition
Strength - Definition
Strength - Definition
ATP - Adenosine Triphosphate - Definition
ATP orAdenosine triphosphate is the only useable form of energy in the body.
ATP orAdenosine triphosphate is the only useable form of energy in the body.
Muscular Endurance - Definition
Muscular Endurance - Definition
Muscular Endurance - Definition
Agility - Definition
Agility is the ability to move and change direction and position of the body quickly and effectively while under control
Agility is the ability to move and change direction and position of the body quickly and effectively while under control
The Principle of Overload - Definition
The Principle of Overload - Definition
The Principle of Overload - Definition
Progression - Definition
The Principle of Progression - Definition
The Principle of Progression - Definition
Adaptation - Definition
Adaptation - Definition
Adaptation - Definition
Principle of Specificity - Definition
Principle of Specificity - Definition
Principle of Specificity - Definition
VO2 Max - Definition
VO2 Max - Definition: VO2 max is the maximal oxygen uptake or the maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilized in one minute during maximal or exhaustive exercise.
VO2 Max - Definition: VO2 max is the maximal oxygen uptake or the maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilized in one minute during maximal or exhaustive exercise.
Definition of Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Definition of Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Definition of Cardiorespiratory Fitness
MET - The standard metabolic equivalent
MET - The standard metabolic equivalent - a definition
MET - The standard metabolic equivalent - a definition
Supination (definition)
Supination (definition)
Supination (definition)
Over-pronation (definition)
Over-pronation (definition)
Over-pronation (definition)
Pronation (definition)
Pronation (definition)
Pronation (definition)
Acute Injuries
Acute Injuries (definition)
Acute Injuries (definition)
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries (definition)
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries (definition)
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries (definition)
Acute Injuries (definition)
Acute Injuries (definition)
Acute Injuries (definition)
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries (definition)
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries (definition)
Chronic (Overuse) Injuries (definition)