Therapeutic Exercises: Foundations and Techniques 1
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Which of the following best describes the definition of therapeutic exercise?

  • Random performance of bodily movements intended to provide a patient/client with means to prevent health-related risk factors.
  • Unplanned performance of bodily movements intended to provide a patient/client with means to restore flexibility and coordination.
  • Occasional performance of bodily movements intended to provide a patient/client with means to optimize overall health status.
  • Planned performance of bodily movements intended to provide a patient/client with means to prevent impairments and enhance physical function. (correct)

    • What is the main characteristic of a patient?

  • Individual engaging in physical therapy services
  • Individual without diagnosed dysfunction
  • Individual who promotes health through exercise
  • Individual with impairments and functional limitations (correct)

    • What does balance refer to in the context of physical function?

  • Ability to maintain flexibility and coordination during bodily movements.
  • Ability to align body segments against gravity and maintain equilibrium without falling. (correct)
  • Ability to prevent health-related risk factors through bodily movements.
  • Ability to move the body in equilibrium with gravity via sensory and motor systems interaction.

    • What is the primary goal of therapeutic exercise?

    <p>To prevent impairments and improve physical function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cardiopulmonary fitness primarily focus on?

    <p>Enhancing cardiovascular and respiratory endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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