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Which of the following best describes the definition of therapeutic exercise?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary goal of therapeutic exercise?
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What does cardiopulmonary fitness primarily focus on?
What does cardiopulmonary fitness primarily focus on?
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