Measurement and Progress Documentation in Stretching Interventions

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What is the first step to plan a stretching programme according to the text?

Screen for contraindications

Choose a stretching method

Reassess and document findings

Assess the client (correct)

Why is it important to assess the client before planning a stretching programme?

To contemplate the stretching environment

To reassess and document findings

To choose a stretching method

To screen for contraindications (correct)

What is typically done during the initial consultation with a client, as mentioned in the text?

Identify treatment objectives

Create a stretching plan

Carry out stretches

Ask clients to complete a general health questionnaire (correct)

What is the purpose of gathering information during the initial consultation with a client?

To gain rapport with the client Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment goal for the 70-year-old female recovering from total knee replacement?

To increase right knee flexion from 45 to 90 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What type of stretching is used for the 30-year-old male with stiff low back?

Seated, trunk flexion Signup and view all the answers

Where are the stretches being performed for the 70-year-old female recovering from total knee replacement?

In the patient's hospital cubicle Signup and view all the answers

When are the stretches performed for the 30-year-old male with stiff low back?

Twice daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the timescale for the stretching plan for the 70-year-old female recovering from total knee replacement?

Discharge planned within 7-10 days Signup and view all the answers

When should the client confirm medical approval before applying the program?

Before starting the program Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to do if a stretching routine becomes boring for a client?

Introduce new stretches Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after identifying the client's main problem in the initial consultation?

Identify treatment objectives Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stretch requires a partner to apply the stretch while allowing the recipient to relax?

Passive stretch Signup and view all the answers

What is an important characteristic of the stretching goals mentioned in step 4?

They are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely) Signup and view all the answers

Which chapters provide examples of both active and passive stretches and are particularly useful for therapists who are new to therapeutic stretching?

Chapter 5, 6 and 7 Signup and view all the answers

When might it be helpful to refer to 'Soft Tissue Release' and 'Facilitated Stretching' books?

When choosing a stretching method Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after identifying the treatment objectives based on the consultation?

Choose a stretching method Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if you believe you need to use STR or MET forms of stretching?

Refer to Soft Tissue Release and Facilitated Stretching books Signup and view all the answers

When should you set stretching goals?

After identifying treatment objectives Signup and view all the answers

What does SMART stand for in relation to setting stretching goals?

(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) Signup and view all the answers

"To help alleviate pain in the upper trapezius due to muscle tension" is an example of which step in the process?

"Identifying Treatment Objectives" Signup and view all the answers

Which option explains "active stretches"?

Client carries out for herself. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if one needs to overcome cramping in the hamstrings of the right thigh?

Choose a stretching method. Signup and view all the answers

What type of stretches should be avoided for individuals experiencing fatigue in back muscles?

Stretches that place additional load on muscles of the back Signup and view all the answers

What should be taken into consideration when providing stretches to athletes during rehabilitation?

The impact of injury on the athlete Signup and view all the answers

Why should sustained static stretching be avoided before a sporting event?

To use dynamic stretching before sporting events Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided for team players who often stretch together?

Advice and demonstrations of suitable partner stretches Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided for individuals at risk of osteoporosis?

Stretches that place undue load on vulnerable joints or bones Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic may be true for elite athletes regarding stretching knowledge?

They may have good knowledge of stretching Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided for individuals involved in sport and physical activity who may have increased significance placed on stretching?

Avoid criticizing the tradition of stretching Signup and view all the answers

Why should one avoid making too many changes too soon to an existing programme of stretches for active individuals?

To acknowledge the importance these clients place on stretching Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided for individuals involved in sports activity who may suffer emotionally when injury prevents training or participation in sport?

Acknowledge the impact injury can have on the athlete Signup and view all the answers

What type of stretches may be disadvantageous before a sporting event?

Sustained static stretching in pre-event situations Signup and view all the answers

What type of stretches should be provided for regular participants in sporting activity?

Provide stretches that are sport specific rather than generalized Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when contemplating the stretching environment?

Parks and open spaces provide ample space to stretch, but not everyone wants to stretch in public Signup and view all the answers

For which type of clients should caution be used when passively stretching due to emotional issues surrounding physical touch?

Nervous or anxious clients Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during the inflammatory stage for clients with rheumatoid arthritis?

No stretches at all Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for clients with reduced balance and proprioception when it comes to stretches?

Minimizing the number of stretches that rely on balance Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided for pregnant women due to the loosening of connective tissues?

Stretches to their point of maximum resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is useful in providing stretches for older adults with osteoarthritis?

Use of a support such as a handrail for stability Signup and view all the answers

When should passive stretches be provided for clients with increased medication?

After medication that is sedative Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided for clients with reduced strength?

Stretches that rely on strength to maintain a stretching position Signup and view all the answers

What is beneficial for clients unable to provide feedback about how stretching feels?

Gentle passive stretching Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided for clients with fragile skin when passively stretching?

Stretches that place excessive stress on bones Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended when prescribing active stretches to clients who are unable to safely follow simple stretching instructions?

Avoiding all active stretches Signup and view all the answers

When is it beneficial to avoid stretches that require the client to move from lying to standing positions, or vice versa, for older adults?

When there is reduced hearing and vision changes Signup and view all the answers

What is a goniometer commonly used for?

Measuring joint angles Signup and view all the answers

When might subjective self-report measures be appropriate?

To help a client feel more relaxed or flexible Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using muscle length tests such as the straight leg raise test and the Thomas test?

To compare findings against a norm or with the client’s other limb Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for documenting progress before and after treatment intervention?

To measure the effectiveness of the treatment Signup and view all the answers

"To help overcome cramping in muscles" is associated with measuring which change?

The intensity of pain and the frequency of cramping episodes and how long each episode lasts Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to determine whether stretches have improved the range of motion in a joint?

Goniometer Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is doubt about whether stretching may be contraindicated or cautioned?

Seek advice from the client's medical practitioner Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication to stretching according to the text?

Acute conditions such as muscle or tendon strain Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication to stretching specifically mentioned in the text related to vascular disorders?

Vascular disorders of the vertebral artery Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication to stretching for patients at risk of fracture according to the text?

Passive stretching Signup and view all the answers

When should caution be exercised when providing passive stretching according to the text?

For clients with emotional issues surrounding physical touch Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when stretching could reverse or impair the benefits of another treatment?

Providing passive stretching exercises Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during the inflammatory stages of rheumatoid conditions?

Passive stretches Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided for individuals recovering from specific injuries even when certain types of stretching are contraindicated?

Alternative forms of exercise Signup and view all the answers

When is it important to identify any clients for whom stretching may be contraindicated or where caution is required?

Before planning a therapeutic programme Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication to stretching specifically mentioned in relation to bone or joint limitation?

Ankylosing spondylitis joint limitation Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if you have any doubt about whether stretching may be contraindicated or cautioned?