MASSAGE GLOSSARY

Agonist: A prime mover muscle

Antagonist: A muscle which has the opposite action to the Agonist.

Barrier: A point of restriction of movement, it can be physiological, pathological or anatomical.

Concentric: Contraction of a muscle, involving the shortening of its length.

Eccentric: Contraction of a muscle, involving lengthening of the muscle.

Isometric: Contraction of a muscle when there is no change in its length.

Isotonic: Contraction of a muscle, involving a change in its length.

Synergist: A muscle that assists an Agonist during movement, but has other primary functions.

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