Health and Physical Education - XI Factors determining flexibility The range of movement around a joint depends on various factors which are as follows: . Anatomical structure of joint: The range of movement around joints largely depends on the anatomical structure of the joint. For example, ball and socket type of joint has the maximum range of motion in comparison to other type of joints. .
Ligaments and muscles stretchability: The bones are attached to each other by ligaments. These ligaments have a great role to keep the two bones attached to each other. Their stretchability has a great impact on the movement possible around that joint. The stretching ability of muscles around a particular joint also plays a major role in their movement.
. Coordination: Coordination between the agonist and antagonist muscles around the joint plays a very crucial role in determining the flexibility around the joint. . Strength of the muscle: For any movement, the muscle should have the basic strength to move the associated part or bone.
If the muscle is weak, then it will not be able to move the bone to its maximum limits. Improvement of flexibility There are a few methods by which we can improve our flexibility, these are: Fig. . : Ballistic method to improve flexibility .
Ballistic method: When the flexibility exercises are done with rhythmic movements, then it is called Do You Know? The range of motion will be greater in passive stretching in comparison to active stretching. -