Therapeutic Exercise and Physical Therapy Concepts
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What is the primary purpose of therapeutic exercise?

  • To optimize overall health status and fitness (correct)
  • To eliminate all forms of pain
  • To promote relaxation only
  • To provide dance training for patients

    • Which statement best defines a patient in physical therapy?

  • An individual engaging in fitness activities
  • Someone with diagnosed impairments and functional deficits (correct)
  • A healthy person seeking wellness
  • An athlete training for competition

    • What aspect of physical function does balance refer to?

  • Executing dance movements gracefully
  • Performing aerobic exercises
  • Aligning body segments against gravity (correct)
  • The ability to lift heavy weights

    • Cardiopulmonary fitness is also known as?

    <p>Cardiopulmonary endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does flexibility primarily allow?

    <p>Movement without restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best characterizes mobility?

    <p>The ability of body structures to move for functional activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is coordination essential for?

    <p>Smooth and efficient movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muscle performance is defined as the capacity of muscle to?

    <p>Produce tension and perform physical work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of therapeutic exercise is particularly focused on reducing health-related risk factors?

    <p>Preventing impairments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of disability encompass in the context of the ICF model?

    <p>Inability to participate in activities related to oneself and the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes primary prevention?

    <p>Health promotion activities aimed at preventing disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for designing an effective exercise program?

    <p>Integration of knowledge from various disciplines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in designing an exercise program?

    <p>Comprehensive examination of the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prevention focuses on early diagnosis and reduction of disease severity?

    <p>Secondary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of designing an exercise program?

    <p>Implementing a one-size-fits-all exercise plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does muscle performance include?

    <p>Strength, power, and muscular endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is neuromuscular control primarily responsible for?

    <p>Coordinating the interaction of sensory and motor systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stability refers to the maintenance of joint alignment?

    <p>Joint stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of therapeutic exercise intervention?

    <p>Medication therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for ensuring patient safety during exercises?

    <p>Evaluating the patient's health and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does postural control significantly affect?

    <p>Joint alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model focuses on functioning in everyday life and disability?

    <p>ICIDH model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding signs of fatigue important in exercise?

    <p>To mitigate risk of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does muscle-lengthening techniques play in therapeutic exercise?

    <p>Facilitating muscle performance and flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indicator of adequate exercise space?

    <p>A large area with appropriate surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key component identified in early models of functioning and disability?

    <p>Societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the ICF model in contrast to previous models like Nagi and ICIDH?

    <p>Bio-psycho-social integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Nagi model, which term is used at the personal level to represent limitations?

    <p>Disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the ICF model define disability?

    <p>As a consequence of activity limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criticisms faced by the Nagi, ICIDH, and NCMRR models?

    <p>Neglect of social context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ICF model focuses on the integrity of body functions and structures?

    <p>Functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ICF model as described?

    <p>To provide a common language across health professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is associated with the societal level in the ICIDH model?

    <p>Handicap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do impairments reflect in the context of the ICF model?

    <p>Abnormalities at the body system level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model is designed as a companion to the WHO's ICD?

    <p>ICF Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes impairments of body structure in the ICF model?

    <p>Impairments affecting the musculoskeletal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a primary impairment in the context of musculoskeletal conditions?

    <p>Postural issues from previous injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a neuromuscular impairment?

    <p>Impaired balance and postural stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines composite impairments?

    <p>Impairments resulting from multiple primary or secondary impairments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cardiovascular/pulmonary impairment?

    <p>Pain with sustained physical activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to an indirect or secondary impairment?

    <p>A preexisting postural impairment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of therapeutic exercise, reduced torque production is categorized under which type of impairment?

    <p>Musculoskeletal impairment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with abnormal tone as a neuromuscular impairment?

    <p>Dystonia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identifying which of the following may be a result of multiple underlying impairments?

    <p>Post-surgical strength loss after joint immobilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of immobilization in musculoskeletal injuries?

    <p>Decreased muscle length.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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