C01, P01 - V - Overview of PT Industry

Question 1

Muscle Imbalance

Answer 1

Alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint.

Question 2

Obesity

Answer 2

BMI of 30 or greater or who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height.

Question 3

Overweight

Answer 3

BMI between 25-30 or between 25-30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height.

Question 4

Blood Lipids

Answer 4

Cholesterol and triglycerides are carried in blood by protein molecules known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

Question 5

BMI

Answer 5

703 * (weight in lbs)/(height^2 in inches)

weight in kgs)/(height^2 in meters

Question 6

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 6

Chronic metabolic disorder due to insulin deficiency that impairs carb usage but enhances usage of fats and proteins.

Question 7

Sprain

Answer 7

Injured ligaments

Question 8

Strain

Answer 8

Injured tendons or muslces

Question 9

Deconditioned

Answer 9

State of lost physical fitness.

Question 10

Proprioceptively Enriched Environment

Answer 10

An unstable (but controllable) physical situation in which exercises are performed that cause the body to use its stabilization mechanisms.