In hyperactive children the arms must first be restrained by holding them tight in our hands. Montessori Elementary Materials Maria Montessori We must stimulate the apathetic and the sluggish; we must moderate the hyperactive; we must correct paresis, tics, etc.
Isotonic contractions are those which cause the muscle to change length as it contracts causing movement. There are two types of isotonic contraction: -. Concentric. A concentric contraction is a type of muscle contraction in which the muscles shorten while generating force.
Concentric contractions: A concentric contraction is a type of muscle contraction where the length of the muscles shorten while undergoing tension. For example, when you pick up a curl bar and perform a biceps curl, the length of your biceps muscles shorten.Your hands start down by your sides, and ends with your hands up by your shoulders.his is another example of a voluntary eccentric contraction. b) Involuntary eccentric contractions: Involuntary eccentric contractions occur when the weight or resistance you are attempting to move or lift is too heavy or strong for the muscle to accommodate.