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What is the primary aim of therapeutic exercise?
What is the primary aim of therapeutic exercise?
According to Taylor, Dodd, Shields & Bruder (2007), how is therapeutic exercise defined?
According to Taylor, Dodd, Shields & Bruder (2007), how is therapeutic exercise defined?
What do we need to understand to prescribe exercise effectively?
What do we need to understand to prescribe exercise effectively?
Which type of exercise involves maintaining a static muscle contraction without any visible movement?
Which type of exercise involves maintaining a static muscle contraction without any visible movement?
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Why is balance training important as you age?
Why is balance training important as you age?
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Why should muscle strengthening activities be done on at least two days a week?
Why should muscle strengthening activities be done on at least two days a week?
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What ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) require cardiorespiratory fitness?
What ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) require cardiorespiratory fitness?
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What is the recommended rest period between sessions when training for muscular endurance?
What is the recommended rest period between sessions when training for muscular endurance?
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What medical conditions might benefit from flexibility exercises based on reduced joint range of movement?
What medical conditions might benefit from flexibility exercises based on reduced joint range of movement?
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What does the 'T' stand for in the F-I-T-T principle when planning an exercise program?
What does the 'T' stand for in the F-I-T-T principle when planning an exercise program?
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Exercise
- The primary aim of therapeutic exercise is to improve function, reduce pain, and prevent injury or disability.
Definition of Therapeutic Exercise
- According to Taylor, Dodd, Shields, and Bruder (2007), therapeutic exercise is defined as a series of structured physical activities designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular function, flexibility, balance, coordination, and strength.
Effective Exercise Prescription
- To prescribe exercise effectively, we need to understand the individual's goals, medical history, and current fitness level.
Types of Exercise
- Isometric exercise involves maintaining a static muscle contraction without any visible movement.
Importance of Balance Training
- Balance training is important as you age because it helps to prevent falls and reduce the risk of injury.
Muscle Strengthening
- Muscle strengthening activities should be done on at least two days a week to improve muscle function and overall health.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) that require cardiorespiratory fitness include walking, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries.
Training for Muscular Endurance
- The recommended rest period between sessions when training for muscular endurance is 48-72 hours.
Flexibility Exercises
- Flexibility exercises can benefit individuals with medical conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or stroke, where reduced joint range of movement is a concern.
F-I-T-T Principle
- The 'T' in the F-I-T-T principle stands for Time, which is a key component when planning an exercise program.
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Test your knowledge of therapeutic exercise prescription foundations for physiotherapy practice with this quiz. Explore the aims of therapeutic exercise, prescription variables, guiding documents, and exercise progression/regression.
