Health Sciences

Items

• Sucking reflex

  Automatic sucking response.
• Supplements

  Extra feeds/drinks.
• Swallowing reflex

  Automatic swallowing.
• Teat

  Feeding bottle nipple.
• Thrush

  Candida infection.
• Warm compress

  Warm cloth applied to breast.
• WHO

  World Health Organization.
• agility

  The ability to change direction quickly and efficiently while maintaining control.
• balance

  The ability to maintain body stability, either while stationary (static balance) or during movement (dynamic balance).
• biokinetics

  The science of movement and the application of exercise in rehabilitating and improving human movement and performance.
• biomechanics

  The study of the mechanical principles of movement in the human body, including forces, levers, and joint mechanics.
• cardiorespiratory fitness

  The ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscles during sustained activity.
• concentric contraction

  A muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens while producing force, such as during the upward phase of a bicep curl.
• core stability

  The strength and control of the muscles around the trunk, pelvis, and spine to provide a stable base for movement.
• eccentric contraction

  A muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens while generating force, such as during the downward phase of a squat
• ergonomics

  The study of designing workplaces, equipment, and tasks to fit human movement and reduce strain or injury.
• flexibility

  The ability of muscles and joints to move through their full range of motion without restriction or pain.
• force production

  The ability of muscles to generate force, crucial for movement, strength, and athletic performance.
• functional training

  Exercise that mimics real-life movements to improve everyday activity performance and prevent injury.
• gait analysis

  The study of human walking patterns to assess movement efficiency and detect abnormalities.
• isokinetic exercise

  Exercise involving movement at a constant speed with variable resistance, often performed on specialized machines.
• isometric contraction

  A type of muscle contraction where the muscle length does not change while producing force.
• isotonic contraction

  Muscle contraction where the muscle length changes while maintaining constant tension.
• joint stability

  The ability of a joint to maintain proper alignment and function under stress without excessive movement.
• kinematics

  The branch of mechanics that describes motion without considering the forces that cause it, including velocity, acceleration, and displacement.