A few of the most common terms used in rehabilitation include:
Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
Flip through these pictures to better understand the meaning behind these terms:
Flexion and Extension:
Neck Flexion and Extension Stretches
Adduction:
By crossing the front leg infront of the back leg, you are performing adduction of the hip. Hamstring Stretch
Abduction:
By bringing the leg out to the side, you are performing abduction of the hip. Hamstring Stretch
