Muscle Performance Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does muscle performance encompass?

Strength, power, muscular endurance (correct)
Endurance, speed, flexibility
Flexibility, agility, speed
Balance, coordination, reaction time

What is the main purpose of resistance exercise?

To reduce cognitive decline
To improve muscle performance (correct)
To enhance reaction time
To increase flexibility

What factors can result in impaired muscle performance?

Low protein intake, dehydration, excessive stretching
Excessive rest, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition
Excessive activity, overtraining, hyperactivity
Injury, disease, immobilization (correct)

What is the effect of resistance exercises on muscle performance?

Improvement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of resisted exercises in a conditioning program?

Enhance performance of motor skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do injury, disease, and immobilization affect muscle performance?

They lead to weakness and muscle atrophy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis on which a therapist determines whether a program of resistance exercise is warranted?

The extent and severity of muscle performance deficits, underlying pathology, and stage of tissue healing after injury or surgery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is muscle strength?

The greatest measurable force that can be exerted by a muscle to overcome resistance during a single maximum effort (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is muscle power?

The work produced by a muscle per unit of time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible benefit of resistance exercise related to balance?

Possible improvement in balance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects muscle power?

Force and velocity of muscle contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does insufficient strength result in?

Major functional losses & ADLs even (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is functional strength related to?

The neuromuscular system's ability to produce, reduce, or control forces during functional activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is muscle strengthening defined as?

A systematic procedure of lifting, lowering, or controlling heavy loads for a relatively low number of repetitions (A) Signup and view all the answers