Chapter 1

Question 0

What are the three stages of Motor learning ?

Answer 0

Cognitive- pt must apply full attention to the task.
Associative-pt refines further development of the task.
Autonomous-pt has the ability to perform the task while performing other physical and cognitive activities.

Question 1

What are 3 different treatment options that a PTA can use for strength training ?

Answer 1

Isometric exercises. AG and GE
Resistance
Weights

Question 2

When documenting Therapeutic Exercise- strength training, what 7 components are needed for the Objective part of the SOAP note?

Answer 2

1. Side
2. Name & action
3. Position
4. Resistance
5. Amount of reps
6. Sets
7. Frequency

Question 3

If a Pt complains of increased pain in their shoulder and do not want to continue the HEP anymore, what would be the most appropriate answer?
A. Instruct pt to discontinue exercise.
B. Let the PT know.
C. Ask pt to demonstrate how they were performing the exercise.
D. Encourage patient to continue HEP.

Answer 3

Correct answer C.

Question 4

According to kisner/Colby text, the type of Therapeutic Exercise performed depends on what factor? 
A. Age specific 
B. Task specific 
C. ROM specific 
D. MMT specific

Answer 4

Correct answer B

Question 5

What is the definition of therapeutic exercise ?

Answer 5

Systemic and planned performance of bodily movements, postures or physical activities intended to provide a patient with the means to:  
Remediate/prevent impairments 
Improve physical function 
Prevent health related risk factors 
Promote overall health

Question 6

What are the 6 components of Physical Function ?

Answer 6

Balance 
Cardiopulmonary fitness 
Coordination 
Flexibility/mobility 
Neuromuscular control/Coordination 
Stability

Question 7

What are 5 common physical impairments with Therapeutic exercise for the musculoskeletal system ?

Answer 7

Pain
Limited ROM 
Muscle weakness 
Muscle length strength and balance 
Faulty

Question 8

What are 4 delayed physical impairment of the neuromuscular system ?

Answer 8

Pain
Abnormal tone
Impaired balance
Delayed motor development

Question 9

What are 3 physical impairments of the cardiovascular system ?

Answer 9

Decreased aerobic activity
Impaired circulation
Pain with sustained activity

Question 10

What is the one physical impairment of the integumentary system ?

Answer 10

Skin hypomobility

Question 11

What are the 7 affects of decondition?

Answer 11

Increased HR with activity 
Decreased physical work capacity 
Decreased adaption to position 
Decreased circulation 
Decreased lung volume & vital capacity  Decreased contractile strength of muscle 
Decreased metabolic rate