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What is the purpose of using active assisted exercises?
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 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?
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?
What should the therapist provide to the proximal part of the exercised limb to improve the efficiency of the agonistic muscles?
What must be given to the exercised limb to eliminate any force or load on the weak muscles by effect of gravity?
What must be given to the exercised limb to eliminate any force or load on the weak muscles by effect of gravity?
When are active assisted exercises used according to the indications mentioned in the text?
When are active assisted exercises used according to the indications mentioned in the text?
In active assisted exercises, the number of repetitions depends on:
In active assisted exercises, the number of repetitions depends on:
Which principle is essential during the application of active assisted exercises?
Which principle is essential during the application of active assisted exercises?
What is the purpose of using wands, slings, canes, springs, and mechanical assistance in active exercises?
What is the purpose of using wands, slings, canes, springs, and mechanical assistance in active exercises?
Which type of exercise requires active participation and promotes relaxation through secure support?
Which type of exercise requires active participation and promotes relaxation through secure support?
What is the primary goal of active free exercises?
What is the primary goal of active free exercises?
What are the typical aids used in mechanical assistance active exercises?
What are the typical aids used in mechanical assistance active exercises?
What is the purpose of using a stake board or powdered board in mechanical assistance active exercises?
What is the purpose of using a stake board or powdered board in mechanical assistance active exercises?
"Shake board" is used for which purpose?
"Shake board" is used for which purpose?
