Physical Therapy Exercises and Techniques

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What is the main focus of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)?

Disability prevention

Describing functioning in relation to health conditions (correct)

Categorizing types of therapeutic exercises

Classifying risk factors for disability

Which component of the ICF shifts the emphasis towards positive abilities rather than negative connotations like disability?

Neuromuscular control factor

Prevention factor

Functionality factor

Individuality factor (correct)

Which therapeutic exercise intervention focuses on muscle-lengthening procedures?

Strength training

Balance exercises

Stretching techniques (correct)

Endurance training

In the context of patient care, what does the FITT-VP principle primarily emphasize?

Individuality and progression Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercises are designed to enhance cardiopulmonary endurance?

Endurance training Signup and view all the answers

Which technique focuses on inhibiting or facilitating neuromuscular control?

Neuromuscular facilitation techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which category of prevention focuses on health promotion to prevent disease in an at-risk population?

Primary prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe impairments that directly arise from a health condition?

Primary impairments Signup and view all the answers

According to the ICF model, what is fundamental to preventing or reducing disability?

Understanding the relationship between impairments and health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does secondary prevention focus on in the context of health?

Early diagnosis and reducing severity of existing diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which principle underlies the use of rehabilitation to reduce the degree or limit progression of existing disability?

FITT-VP principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of tertiary prevention in healthcare?

Improving overall function in chronic, irreversible health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between flexibility and mobility?

Flexibility involves the ability to move freely without restriction, while mobility refers to the ability of structures or segments of the body to move. Signup and view all the answers

What does coordination involve?

Correct timing and sequencing of muscle firing combined with appropriate intensity of muscular contraction. Signup and view all the answers

How is muscle performance defined?

As the ability of muscles to produce tension and do physical work. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key component of cardiopulmonary endurance?

Performing moderate-intensity total body movements over an extended period of time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of neuromuscular control?

Interaction of sensory and motor systems for synergistic muscle actions. Signup and view all the answers

Which term encompasses strength, power, and muscular endurance?

Muscle performance Signup and view all the answers