Mobility Matters

2. On average, the office worker spends about 4 – 9 _________ of your workday sitting.
3. Upper Cross Syndrome is one of the most common conditions caused by poor _______.
5. Daily movement helps improve _______, reduce muscle tension and can also increase focus at work.
8. Tight fascia restricts mobility and hinders recovery so doing this pre/post workout may help to reduce tension and increase ROM.
9. Upper Cross Syndrome happens as a result of tight ______ and neck muscles.
11. Proper mobility is linked to increased _________ and reduced injury risk as you age.
13. The type of stretching where you hold a stretch for a few seconds at a time.
14. ______ refers to how a joint moves through its normal full range of motion.

1. Tight hips also make it harder for your pelvis to rotate properly which can cause _______ and pain in the lower back.
4. Portion of your exercise session that is often overlooked and/or skipped.
6. Excessive sitting often results in reduced range of motion for ____ extension (bending backwards) and _______ rotation (turning around to look behind you while seated).
7. ________ is defined as the ability to passively stretch soft tissue.
10. Some research suggests that ____ minutes of moderate intensity exercise per day can counter the impact of sitting.
12. Type of stretching exercise that includes movement and not just a static hold, where you are actually mimicking the movement for the muscles and joints that you are about to use.