Week 3 TI

A patient is performing a bicep curl with a dumbbell. What represents the external torque in this scenario?

During a squat exercise, which of the following best describes the kinetic chain?

Which of the following factors has the MOST influence on internal torque production?

A physical therapist is using manual resistance during a shoulder abduction exercise. How does this impact the external torque?

Which of the following exercises would be MOST appropriate for initiating muscle activation and maintaining fiber mobility in the acute phase of rehabilitation, without significantly increasing strength?

In an open chain exercise, what is a defining characteristic of joint motion?

Which scenario would primarily target stabilization through isometric contractions?

How does increasing the length of the lever arm (distance from joint center to the application of an external load) affect the external torque?

Which training adaptation is most likely to occur earliest in a rehabilitation program following a surgery that caused muscle inhibition?

A physical therapist is designing an exercise program for a patient with osteopenia. What type of training is MOST effective for increasing bone mineral density (BMD)?

What adaptation within muscle fibers is possible due to training?

For a patient with type 2 diabetes, what muscular adaptation to exercise is MOST beneficial in managing their condition?

Which factor influencing bone adaptation to loading is primarily addressed by increasing the weight lifted during resistance training?

A patient can perform 10 repetitions of a bicep curl with 50 pounds. Based on the provided table, what is their estimated 1RM?

Electrical stimulation (NMES) is used during rehabilitation to primarily target what?

For a muscle endurance training goal, what is the recommended load and rest interval?

In early rehab, what is the primary purpose of muscle setting exercises?

Which training variable is MOST associated with power training to improve bone mineral density?

Why might initial strength gains be observed even before significant muscle hypertrophy occurs?

During early rehab, what is the recommended load for Active Range of Motion (AROM) exercises aimed at motor control?

What repetition range is most appropriate for an exercise aimed at improving strength?

What is the approximate percentage of 1RM that would allow an individual to perform 15 repetitions of an exercise?

You are prescribing exercises for a client in early-stage rehabilitation. They are performing isometric exercises. How long should they hold each repetition?

What RPE value is most appropriate for strength focused training.

A physical therapist is designing an exercise program for a patient who needs to improve motor control after an injury. Which type of exercise would be MOST appropriate to incorporate into the early stages of their program?

In early rehabilitation, what set and rep scheme is most appropriate for muscle activation?

For a beginner starting a new strength training program, what is the primary reason for initial strength gains?

According to the principle of Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID), what is the MOST important factor when designing a training program for an athlete?

A physical therapist is designing a therapeutic exercise program for a patient recovering from a muscle strain. Which of the following considerations is MOST crucial for determining the appropriate intensity level?

A powerlifter wants to increase the weight they can lift. Over time, what should be the MOST important focus of their training?

After an athlete stops resistance training, how quickly does the reversibility principle suggest that the gains achieved may be lost?

To externally increase the torque of an exercise, which strategies could be implemented?

A patient is having difficulty maintaining balance during single-leg stance. Which of the following progressions would be MOST appropriate to improve their stability?

For an athlete aiming to improve the functional performance of a movement, what aspect of training velocity is MOST critical?

Why is applying mechanical load so important in tendon rehabilitation?

Where can adaptations typically occur in a tendon structure in response to mechanical loading?

What role does loading and unloading play in cartilage health?

What is the potential benefit of regular, moderate loading through range of motion (ROM) for cartilage?

During acute cardiovascular responses to exercise, which of the following does NOT increase?

What effect does resistance training have on resting heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP)?

How does resistance training typically affect aerobic power?

In early stages of rehabilitation, what type of exercise can be initiated to promote cartilage health?