Physical Therapy Exercises with External Assistance
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What is the purpose of using active assisted exercises?

  • To replace the need for physical therapy
  • To immobilize the patient
  • To induce pain in the patient
  • To strengthen weak muscles (correct)

    • When are active assisted exercises used?

  • When the patient is fully immobilized
  • When the patient's symptoms intensify
  • When there is no soft tissue or joint pain (correct)
  • When the patient's muscles are too strong to bring movement

    • What should be provided in the starting position for active assisted exercises?

  • Complete stability and comfortable position (correct)
  • No effort required for performance
  • No attention or concentration from the patient
  • Unstable and uncomfortable position

    • What should the therapist provide to the proximal part of the exercised limb to improve the efficiency of the agonistic muscles?

    <p>Adequate fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be given to the exercised limb to eliminate any force or load on the weak muscles by effect of gravity?

    <p>Full support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are active assisted exercises used according to the indications mentioned in the text?

    <p>To increase range of motion and assist functional activity in activities of daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In active assisted exercises, the number of repetitions depends on:

    <p>The level of muscle fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is essential during the application of active assisted exercises?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using wands, slings, canes, springs, and mechanical assistance in active exercises?

    <p>To assist with shoulder, elbow, and wrist motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exercise requires active participation and promotes relaxation through secure support?

    <p>Active free exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of active free exercises?

    <p>Improving range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical aids used in mechanical assistance active exercises?

    <p>Wooden stick or cane, finger ladder or wall climbing, and cord &amp; pulley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a stake board or powdered board in mechanical assistance active exercises?

    <p>To eliminate the effect of gravity after removal of a cast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Shake board" is used for which purpose?

    <p>To eliminate the effect of gravity after removal of a cast</p> Signup and view all the answers

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